The Minister for Mental Health is seeking applications from qualified persons interested in appointment as part-time sessional members of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. Appointments are for up to a four-year period. Psychiatrist candidates must be available a minimum of ten times per year with other categories a minimum of fortnightly. Greater availability is welcomed. All appointment start dates will fall between August and October 2026.

Applications are sought for the following categories:
Lawyer
Psychiatrist
Other Suitably Qualified Member

Please click here for further details and to apply.
Applications close on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11pm.

Deputy Registrar – Administrative Review Tribunal
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin
$117,665 to $138,493 plus 15.4% Superannuation
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is currently seeking applications for multiple Deputy Registrars to join the Case Management branch.

These full-time hybrid positions can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. These positions are available primarily on an ongoing basis however non-ongoing can also be considered.

About the opportunity: Reporting to the EL2 Registrar Lead, Deputy Registrars exercise delegated powers and manage cases of varying complexity. As a Deputy Registrar you may assist with the design and implementation of targeted case management strategies for particular caseloads, lead or contribute to national quality improvement projects, or where appropriate, manage the workloads and performance of other registrars.

The Registrars team is responsible for managing applications for review (cases) from lodgement through to finalisation, or readiness for hearing by Tribunal members. Registrars at various APS levels exercise functions or powers related to the management of cases as authorised by the President of the Tribunal or the ART Act.

About you: To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a culture of collaboration, and model standards of behaviour in line with APS Values, APS Employment Principles and APS Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement, and to promote a positive approach to dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity during substantial organisational change.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly, make persuasive recommendations, and adapt to the needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Proven capacity to deliver results and effective outcomes, develop creative solutions and to manage risks appropriately.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, work collaboratively to achieve outcomes, and negotiate successfully.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding, of the Tribunal’s legislative and policy context, particularly in relation to the delivery of case management services to diverse users.

Please click here for more information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, which is contained within the Position Description, and available on our Career Opportunities page.

Applications close: 11:45 PM (AEDT), Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Assistant Registrar – Administrative Review Tribunal
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin
$94,563 to $106,394 plus 15.4% Superannuation

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is currently seeking applications for multiple Assistant Registrars to join the Case Management branch. These full-time ongoing hybrid positions can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. These positions are available primarily on an ongoing basis however non-ongoing can also be considered.

About the opportunity: Reporting to the EL1 Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrars work closely with other Registrars in the exercise of the ART’s statutory powers and functions. As an Assistant Registrar you will undertake case management activities including giving directions, orders and decisions, undertaking Tribunal case events as required, and responding to enquiries from stakeholders.

The Registrars team is responsible for managing applications for review (cases) from lodgement through to finalisation, or readiness for hearing by Tribunal members. Registrars at various APS levels exercise functions or powers related to the management of cases as authorised by the President of the Tribunal or the ART Act.

About you: To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a culture of collaboration, and model standards of behaviour in line with APS Values, APS Employment Principles and APS Code of Conduct.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and concepts clearly and adapt to the needs of different audiences.
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation within the context of issues, cases and processes.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to maintain productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders and to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding, of the Tribunal’s legislative and policy context, particularly in relation to the delivery of case management services to diverse users.

Please click here for more information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, which is contained within the Position Description, and available on our Career Opportunities page.

Applications close: 11:45 PM (AEDT), Wednesday 12 November 2025.

The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).

Presidential members are appointed to hear and determine, mediate or conduct conferences about matters within the jurisdiction of the ACAT and exercise a range of functions given under Territory laws. Presidential members are allocated to constitute the Tribunal when hearing applications under the Mental Health Act 2015 (as required by that Act), on appeals from first instance Tribunal decisions (as required by the ACAT Act) and for a range of other matters. They also carry out functions delegated to them by the ACAT President. Full-time presidential members undertake case management responsibilities for a specified jurisdiction. This involves interaction with other members, registry staff and stakeholders to receive feedback, provide information or training and to develop procedures.

Expressions of interest are sought from people who are lawyers and have been lawyers for 5 years or more. Closes: 29 October 2025.

Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community, including the private, government and community sectors. Women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Presidential Members are appointed to the ACAT for a term of 7 years.
A merit list will be established to fill any further vacancies that arise in the next 12 months.
Information regarding eligibility, remuneration and selection criteria may be obtained from www.act.gov.au.

Eligibility
Presidential members of the Tribunal are appointed by the ACT Executive. In order to be eligible for this appointment, a person must have been a legal practitioner for not less than 5 years.

Selection Criteria
The selection criteria is set out in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2016 which are available on legislation.act.gov.au.

Remuneration
Remuneration is set by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal in Determination 8 of 2025 – ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995. Other terms and conditions may be set by the Executive at the time of appointment.

How to Apply: For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Written expressions of interest, addressing the selection criteria (1,000 word limit) and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae should be emailed to judicialappointment@act.gov.au or posted to:

ACAT Member Recruitment
Justice and Community Safety Directorate
GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601

General enquiries about the ACAT should be directed to the ACAT Registrar, Ms Kristy Carter, on 02 6207 1379 or via email at Kristy.Carter@act.gov.au. Recruitment-specific queries should be directed to the Justice and Community Safety Directorate via email, at judicialappointment@act.gov.au.

Applications are sought for members of the Social Security Appeal Authority (the Authority). This is an opportunity to make an important contribution as part of an appeals process that helps ensure appropriate decisions are made on individual’s income support entitlements.

The Authority hears appeals against entitlement decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development which have already been reviewed by a local Benefit Review Committee. The Authority’s membership needs to have a diverse range of expertise and experience to provide well-rounded, legally robust appeal decisions.

The Authority is governed by and operates under Schedule 8 of the Social Security Act 2018. Members are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Development and Employment following consultation with the Minister of Justice.

This could provide an opportunity for someone to develop more tribunal or appeals experience, or to give back through public service. Candidates are sought with either legal expertise or social sector experience and community connections. For more information on what knowledge, skills and experience members are expected to have, please see 2025 SSAA-NZ member position description.

Next Steps
To be considered for appointment please apply by providing the following:

• a short cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• contact details, including email address and phone number.

As part of your application, please let us know where you saw this role advertised. Applications are due by 5.00pm on Sunday 27 July 2025 via email to appointments@msd.govt.nz

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) is an independent body established under the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 (WA). It has a wide-ranging jurisdiction to make original decisions and to review administrative decisions made by WA Government Ministers, public officials, vocational regulatory bodies and local governments.

The SAT is seeking expressions of interest from persons who wish to be considered for appointment to fill four full-time Ordinary Member positions. Appointments are made by the Governor in Executive Council. It is anticipated that the successful applicants will be appointed for a period of five years. All Members are eligible for reappointment. The Ordinary Member positions are full-time positions but subject to the needs of the Tribunal, consideration may be given to filling the positions by a combination of part-time appointments.
Close: 25 July 2025 at 5:00pm Click here for further details.

The Mental Health Tribunal Western Australia (Tribunal) is an independent statutory tribunal established under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA). The Tribunal’s primary role is to safeguard the rights of involuntary patients receiving psychiatric treatment without informed consent in Western Australia. The Mental Health Tribunal Western Australia is seeking expressions of interest to fill positions as Legal Members and Psychiatrist Members.

Members of the Tribunal hold statutory office and are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Mental Health for terms of up to five years, and on the terms and conditions of appointment determined by the Minister. Members are not employees within the meaning of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA). Members may be appointed on a part-time or sessional basis, depending on the Tribunal’s operational needs at the date of appointment.

Please refer to the advertisement for Sessional/Part-Time Legal and Psychiatrist Member, 5 year term roles at MHT on JobsWA here Legal/Psychiatrist Members. This advert is set to close at 4pm AWST on 07/07/2025.

NCAT is advertising positions for full-time Senior Members (2) Guardianship Division; full-time Senior Member(1) Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division (1); Principal Member (1) Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division and Occupational Division. Details below

Principal Member – Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division and Occupational Division – NCAT (75459)

• DCJ Careers
• IWorkforNSW

Senior Member – Full-time – Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division – NCAT (75468)

• DCJ Careers
• IWorkforNSW

2 x Senior Member (Legal) – Full Time – Guardianship Division – NCAT (75454)

• DCJ Careers
• IWorkforNSW

Closing date 30 June 2025

Applications are invited from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a part-time Deputy Licensing Authority of the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority.

The Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA) is a combined registration board and disciplinary tribunal. The functions of the Licensing Authority are to:

• Grant licences and certificates of approval to private security businesses and workers
• Decide objections to licence and certificate applications
• Determine complaints filed by police and members of the public against licence and certificate holders.
• Maintain publicly accessible registers of licence and certificate holders

The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) provides that every Deputy Licensing Authority shall be appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice.

The Deputy Licensing Authority has all the powers, duties, and functions of the Licensing Authority, subject to the control of the Licensing Authority

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Position Profile[DOCX, 33 KB]
• Expression of Interest form[DOCX, 41 KB]

The closing date for applications is 20 June 2025 at 4PM.

Please email your completed application forms, curriculum vitae and a covering letter to General.OLC@justice.govt.nz (Enquiries may also be directed to this email address)