Vacancies
The recruitment process for non-judicial Deputy President and Senior Member level positions in the ART is now open. The selection criteria, candidate information packs and link to apply can be found on the Attorney-General Department’s website. In order to support candidates to prepare their application, guidance on applying to the ART is also available.
This is an opportunity for appropriately qualified individuals to make a significant contribution to the most important reform of the federal system of administrative review in decades.
Deputy Presidents will be among the foremost legal experts and leaders in the ART. Senior Members will hear complex matters and also fulfil a range of leadership functions.
Appointments will be for a term of up to 5 years and the assessment process will follow the current Appointment Guidelines.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 5 pm AEDT on Monday 11 December 2023.
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 generally for a four-year period. Candidates must be available a minimum of one full day per month. Greater availability is welcomed. Successful candidates will sit from 1 September 2024.
Applications are sought for the following categories:
• DEPUTY PRESIDENT
• LAWYER
• PSYCHIATRIST
• OTHER SUITABLY QUALIFIED MEMBER
Please click here for the flyer for further information and links.
Applications close on 8 December 2023 at 7pm.
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the role of full-time Principal Member within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Applicants for this role must be lawyers of at least seven years standing. Appointees will be assigned by the President of the Tribunal to the Guardianship Division. Please click here to obtain the selection criteria for this role within the Guardianship Division that must be included in your online application.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.
Note: Probity checks will be conducted.
Applications addressing the selection criteria in Word or PDF, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online.
Applications close: Monday, 6 November at 11.59 pm.
If you would like to make further enquiries,
contact Lisa Tran lisa.tran@ncat.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9556 7695.
Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number (63381).
Support Canberra’s at-risk young people
Are you or someone you know passionate about supporting young people? Do you have qualifications and expertise in areas like psychology, education, disability, criminology or social work? Are you experienced in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families?
Applications are now open for the ACT Government’s new Therapeutic Support Panel.
The panel is being formed to support the raising of the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the ACT from 10 years to 12 years this year and then 14 years in 2025. The panel will become operational by no later than 27 March 2024.
The role of panel members will be to facilitate therapeutic support for children and young people, instead of going through the criminal justice system.
Available positions include:
- Chair – full time statutory position
- Deputy Chair – minimum 6 hours per month commitment
- 10-12 panel members – minimum 6 hours per month commitment
A minimum of at least 2 positions are identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
If you’re committed to creating better outcomes for Canberra’s young people and have experience or expertise in areas such as education, psychology, disability, criminology, paediatrics, mental health or social work, we want to hear from you.
People with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, or culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people are especially encouraged to apply.
Please help us spread the word. Share this message and encourage others to apply.
To find out more and to make an application, visit the ACT Diversity Register here: https://www.diversityregister.act.gov.au/s/post-details?name=ID-0000017747&searchType=jobs&userAgent=%2F
Applications close 5pm Monday 6 November 2023.
Applicants for appointment as a General Member will be qualified legal practitioners of at least 5 years’ standing or, in the opinion of the Minister, possess special knowledge, skill or expertise. Ideally applicants will have sound knowledge of workers compensation law and practice, coupled with demonstrated alternative dispute resolution and facilitation skills and experience.
To understand more about the role, including terms and conditions, please access the following information:
How to Apply You will need to submit a cover letter and CV, demonstrating how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the selection criteria for the position identified in the Information Kit.
If you require further information, please contact the Commission by email at membersupport@pi.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close at 10.00AM (AEST) on Wednesday, 18 October 2023.
The Restricted Medical Treatment Assessment Board (the Board) is part of Australia-first legislation and a world‑first reform package that will deliver legal protections and new care services for people with variations in sex characteristics.
The Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Act 2023 (the VSC Act) establishes a new approval process for some irreversible medical treatments for people with variations in sex characteristics. Its effect will be to permit these interventions when they meet criteria set out in the VSC Act.
The ACT Government is seeking applications from high performing candidates to fill the roles of president and members who are experts across five fields: human rights, medicine, ethics, variations in sex characteristics, and psychosocial care. The wide range and depth of expertise of the Board will help ensure the best care decisions are supported in the ACT health system. It is possible for applicants to apply for one or more of the categories of appointment. The president and members do not need to be based in the ACT.
Please click here for details. Applications close 7 September 2023.
Working with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will put you at the forefront of data protection and access to information regulation. As an independent statutory agency, the OAIC’s work is of national significance and plays an important role in shaping Australia’s information handling landscape across the economy – from government, digital platforms and the online environment, to health, finance and telecommunications. We are an agency within the Attorney-General Department’s portfolio with responsibility for:
– privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other legislation
– freedom of information, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
- Part-time (sessional) Senior (Legal) Members
- Part-time (sessional) Senior (Professional) Members
- Part-time (sessional) General (Community) Members
Applicants for the role of part-time (sessional) Senior (Legal) Member must be Australian lawyers of at least seven years’ standing.
Applicants for the role of part-time (sessional) Senior (Professional) Member must have a relevant professional qualification (such as a medical practitioner, psychologist, or social worker) and have special knowledge, skill, or expertise in assessing or treating persons to whom the Guardianship Act 1987 relates.
Applicants for the role of part-time (sessional) General (Community) Member must have experience with persons to whom the Guardianship Act 1987 relates, such as people with dementia, mental illness, acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, stroke, eating disorders and other cognitive impairments.
Please click here to obtain the selection criteria that must be included in your online application.
Members assigned to the Guardianship Division are required on occasion to travel throughout NSW.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.
Note: Probity checks will be conducted.
Applications addressing the selection criteria in Word or PDF, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online.
Applications close: 11.59 pm – Monday, 7 August 2023
If you would like to make further enquiries, contact Marc Nery marc.nery@ncat.nsw.gov.au
Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number (61834).
EL1 Executive Adviser to the President – Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Melbourne location
$108,997 to $128,291 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Opportunity to work closely with the President
- Use your strategic thinking skills
- Support the AAT’s leaders to achieve outcomes
This is an opportunity to work closely with the new President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) in a dynamic administrative law environment, providing high-level support and advice to the President and other senior leaders. No single day in this role is the same, so we are looking for an adaptable and motivated individual with a keen attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality work while handling competing priorities.
The Executive Adviser:
- provides advice and support to the President, including conducting research
- is a key point of liaison and assists the President to manage stakeholder relationships
- prepares a broad range of written materials including briefs, correspondence, policy documents and speaking notes, to a final standard
- maintains a depth and breadth of expertise in legislation and policy, particularly as they apply to the President’s powers and responsibilities, and statutory appointments
- contributes to the delivery of complex and/or sensitive projects with strategic or operational significance
The ideal candidate has:
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships and negotiate persuasively
- a high level of initiative and responsiveness, with the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve results
- the ability to think strategically and exercise judgement with minimal direction
- in-depth knowledge, or the ability to quickly gain an in-depth knowledge of, the AAT’s legislative and policy framework, caseload and operations
For further information and to lodge an application, please refer to our career opportunities page. Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEST) Sunday 25 June 2023.
APS3 Proofreader – Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Melbourne and Sydney
$66,437 to $68,975 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Proofread draft decisions for a national tribunal
- Small, supportive team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
An opportunity is available in the AAT’s Proofreading Team to proofread Tribunal decisions.
The role proofreads draft decisions in the AAT’s Social Services & Child Support Division and the Migration and Refugee Division, following style guides and procedures. This involves checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, format, legislation and case citations, and other information such as names and dates. The role also involves a mix of working in the office and at home.
You will have a high level of written and verbal English language skills with strong attention to detail, and proven ability to proofread legal documents to a high standard. You will have sound computer skills in Microsoft Word and template management.
You will have proven ability to work cooperatively and collegiately as a member of a team and to organise and prioritise work to meet tight and strict deadlines.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a skills test.
For further information and to lodge an application, please refer to our career opportunities page. Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEST) on Sunday 25 June 2023.
