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Form of work Part-time Temporary
Closes: 19 April 2023
Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: Architects Board
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 March 2023
Contact Officer: Elizabeth Bond on epsddbuildingreform@act.gov.au
The Architects Board oversees registration of architects in the ACT and determines who may be registered as an architect in the Territory. It has a range of powers to investigate complaints against architects and to discipline those who are found to have acted unprofessionally or incompetently. The Board also advises the Minister on issues referred to it and on the practice of architecture generally; cooperates with local jurisdictions to further a common and harmonious regulatory approach to the profession; accredits courses of study in architecture; and provides general advice to consumers about the professional conduct and standards of competence expected of registered architects. The Board has five members, comprising one member nominated by a representative body, an academic architect, a registered architect, a commercial lawyer and a member to represent community interests who is not a registered architect.
Job description
The commercial lawyer member position on the ACT Architects Board contributes commercial legal expertise and skills to the Board. The commercial lawyer member does not need a background in architecture to be eligible, but the role must be filled by a lawyer with experience in either consumer protection law or trade practices law or both. Key outcomes for the Board are providing advice to consumers and the Minister about the professional conduct and standards of competence expected of registered architects, and investigating complaints, taking disciplinary action and action to protect consumers where these professional practices and registration standards are not meet. The commercial lawyer member has a pivotal role in facilitating and communicating these outcomes. The appointment will be for three years, starting in August 2023. The Board meets at least four times a year. Members are entitled to a sitting fee for attending meetings.
How to Apply:
For further information regarding the position and to apply, please visit the ACT Diversity Register Board here.
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Career interest categories:
Boards, Committees and Tribunals
