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Form of workWe are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable and reliable individuals that can exhibit a “can do” attitude with the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
Tribunal Assistants provide administrative and hearing support to Tribunal members and client service to users of the Tribunal's services, such as applicants and their representatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working for a Commonwealth Government agency and have access to learning and development opportunities. The flexible casual hours are ideal for university students.
The ideal applicant will be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week on a rotating roster where the span of work hours is between 8:00am - 5:30pm. Onsite attendance is required for this role 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 Enterprise Agreement will deliver a 4% pay increase from 14 March 2024.
The AAT is part of the justice sector and provides administrative justice for individuals and organisations by reviewing government and other decisions and, more broadly, contributes to improving the quality of government decision-making.
More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the position description for this role, available from the Working at the AAT page of our website, www.aat.gov.au.
Position Eligibility Requirements
The AAT requires Australian citizenship as a condition of engagement. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and to undertake a health assessment.
How to apply:
Applications must be lodged by selecting apply below. You are required to use your cover letter to highlight your problem-solving abilities and showcase your positive attitude towards providing exceptional customer service.
Your cover letter should be limited to one page and resume/CV should not exceed 4 pages in total.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEDT) on Thursday 29 February 2024.
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9276 5*** or ***********@aat.gov.au should you require assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
Contact Officer:
Any questions about the Sydney position should be directed to Emma Zreika on (02) 9276 5***
Any questions about the Melbourne position should be directed Sunita Nazareth on (03) 9454 6***
Position Notes:
Order of merit list/merit pool: A merit list/pool of suitable candidates may be created from this process. Suitable candidates on this merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar non-ongoing roles in the AAT, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the date of gazettal.
Working for the AAT:
Play your part in the important work of providing a mechanism for the review of Government decisions affecting people’s lives.
The AAT is a Commonwealth Government agency that performs a key function in the Australian system of administrative law. We offer career opportunities to talented people with diverse skills and backgrounds. We are committed to a positive culture that is supportive, inclusive and rewards effort. Like the cases we are asked to review, our work is varied, complex and meaningful. It has a clear impact on the people and communities around us.
As a small and dynamic agency within the Australian Public Service (APS), our staff have opportunities to progress their careers through acting opportunities and secondments. We empower our people to build their capabilities through continuous learning. We provide a range of flexible work options and holistic health and wellbeing support. Our competitive employment package includes generous leave provisions and a 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation. For more information about these and other conditions of employment refer to the AAT Enterprise Agreement.
About the AAT:
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.
The AAT can take a fresh look at decisions made by Australian Government ministers, departments and agencies – and, in limited circumstances, decisions made by state government and non-government bodies. It also can review decisions made under Norfolk Island laws.
The AAT comprises members, the independent statutory appointees who hear review applications, and staff, who provide services to support applicants and the review process, as well as the Tribunal’s daily operations.
The AAT will be transitioning to a new merits review body, to be called 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 found on the Attorney-General’s website.
