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Form of workOccupation: Administration/Support Service, Registry
Location: Sydney Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan
Work Type: Casual
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable andreliable individuals that can exhibit a “can do”attitude with the ability to work efficiently and effectively in afast-paced work environment.
Tribunal Assistants provide administrative and hearing supportto Tribunal members and client service to users of the Tribunal'sservices, such as applicants and their representatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working fora Commonwealth Government agency and have access to learning anddevelopment opportunities. The flexible casual hours are ideal foruniversity students.
The ideal applicant will be able to work a minimum of 15 hoursper week on a rotating roster where the span of work hours isbetween 8:00am - 5:30pm. Onsite attendance is required for thisrole due to the nature of the work.
The hourly pay rate for these positions are between $35.85 -$40.33 including 25% loading. Our newly approved EnterpriseAgreement will deliver a 4% pay increase from 14 March 2024.
The AAT is part of the justice sector and providesadministrative justice for individuals and organisations byreviewing government and other decisions and, more broadly,contributes to improving the quality of governmentdecision-making.
More information about this position, the scope of the role, dutiesand required capabilities and experience, is contained within theposition description for this role, available from the Working atthe AAT page of our website, www.aat.gov.au.
Position Eligibility Requirements
The AAT requires Australian citizenship as a condition ofengagement. All employees are required to undertake an AustralianFederal Police Check and to undertake a health assessment.
How to apply:
Applications must be lodged by selecting applybelow. You are required to use your cover letter to highlight yourproblem-solving abilities and showcase your positive attitudetowards providing exceptional customer service.
Your cover letter should be limited to one page and resume/CVshould not exceed 4 pages in total.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEDT) onThursday 29 February 2024.
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9276 5*** or***********@aat.gov.au shouldyou require assistance with accessing our website or with lodgingyour application.
Contact Officer:
Any questions about the Sydney position shouldbe directed to Emma Zreika on (02) 9276 5***
Any questions about the Melbourne positionshould be directed Sunita Nazareth on (03) 9454 6***
Position Notes:
Order of merit list/merit pool: A merit list/pool of suitablecandidates may be created from this process. Suitable candidates onthis merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical orsimilar non-ongoing roles in the AAT, or the broader APS, within 18months from the date of gazettal.
Working for the AAT:
Play your part in the important work of providing a mechanismfor the review of Government decisions affecting people’slives.
The AAT is a Commonwealth Government agency that performs a keyfunction in the Australian system of administrative law. We offercareer opportunities to talented people with diverse skills andbackgrounds. We are committed to a positive culture that issupportive, inclusive and rewards effort. Like the cases we areasked to review, our work is varied, complex and meaningful. It hasa clear impact on the people and communities around us.
As a small and dynamic agency within the Australian PublicService (APS), our staff have opportunities to progress theircareers through acting opportunities and secondments. We empowerour people to build their capabilities through continuous learning.We provide a range of flexible work options and holistic health andwellbeing support. Our competitive employment package includesgenerous leave provisions and a 15.4% employer contribution tosuperannuation. For more information about these and otherconditions of employment refer to the AAT Enterprise Agreement.
About the AAT:
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) plays a crucial rolein the Australian legal landscape, providing a process forindividuals and organisations to seek an independent review ofdecisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.
The AAT can take a fresh look at decisions made by AustralianGovernment ministers, departments and agencies – and, inlimited circumstances, decisions made by state government andnon-government bodies. It also can review decisions made underNorfolk Island laws.
The AAT comprises members, the independent statutory appointeeswho hear review applications, and staff, who provide services tosupport applicants and the review process, as well as theTribunal’s daily operations.
The AAT will be transitioning to a new merits review body, to becalled the Administrative Review Tribunal, in 2024.
You can learn more about the AAT here. Information about the reform of the federal administrative review system can be foundon the Attorney-General’s website.
Attachments:
- PD RO001 - APS2 Tribunal Assistant.pdf
