The Australian Government announced on 16 December 2022 that it will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and replace it with a new federal administrative review body. The government also announced new appointment guidelines for the AAT. These guidelines set out a transparent and merit-based process for the appointment (including reappointment) of members.

President of the AAT

The government has commenced a merit-based and transparent process to appoint a new president to the AAT. The new president will lead the AAT through the period of reform, and will become the inaugural president of the new federal administrative review body, once established, for the remainder of their term.

Additional AAT members to address the backlog

Expressions of interest are now open for suitably qualified persons for the role of full-time member (Level 2) of the AAT. The government will appoint at least 75 additional members to the AAT to address the existing backlog of cases. These members will be appointed for a fixed term of up to 2 years and the process will be conducted in accordance with the new appointment guidelines.

The majority of appointees will work primarily in the Migration and Refugee Division. Some of the appointees will work primarily in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Division or the Social Security and Child Support Division. Further member positions may also be filled from this process if vacancies arise.

All members appointed through this process will transition to the new administrative review body, when it commences, for the remainder of their term.

Please visit the website for further information – https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments/appointments-administrative-appeals-tribunal

$165,469 per annum (plus super) + incredible career opportunities + excellent mentoring and support

• Play a key role in helping injured Victorians to find a way forward
• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits

As we embark on an exciting new chapter with the commencement of our arbitration service, we are searching for our inaugural group of Arbitration Officers. In this role you will be an independent statutory decision-maker, responsible for conducting the arbitration and determining disputes as a key contributor to the success of the Workplace Injury Commission arbitration service.

Drawing on your experience in alternative dispute resolution, you will deliver a consistent and high-quality arbitration service. You will contribute to a culture of high performance and accountability, with a commitment to delivering outstanding arbitration services.

For further information, please refer to our position description listed on our careers site. Applications close Monday 19^th September 2022:

$180,548 per annum (plus super) + incredible career opportunities + excellent mentoring and support.

• Play a senior role in helping injured Victorians to find a way forward
• Enjoy rewarding work, a respectful culture, and the support you need to thrive
• Competitive remuneration, flexibility, and incredible benefits

At the Workplace Injury Commission, we’ve helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We’re a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that’s making an impact.

As we embark on an exciting new chapter with the addition of an Arbitration service, we need you to join us as a Senior Arbitration Officer. In this role you will be an independent statutory decision-maker, responsible for conducting the arbitration and determining disputes as a key contributor to the success of the Workplace Injury Commission arbitration service.

As a senior member of the team, you will participate in the development, planning and monitoring of our arbitration services concerning practice, guidelines and procedures, and also serve as a mentor to other Arbitration Officers.

For further information, please refer to our position description listed on our careers site. Applications close Monday 19^th September 2022.