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Form of workOccupation: Administration/Support Service, Legal, Registry
Location: Canberra Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time, Non-ongoing - Full Time
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is seeking TribunalOfficers to work in our Canberra Registry.
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable peoplewith a “can do” attitude and the ability to workefficiently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
Our Tribunal Officer roles are flexible and are broadlyresponsible for providing support for the operations of theTribunal. Tribunal Officers may work across any division of the AATand perform a range of functions.
Depending on where you’re needed, in these roles youmay:
- provide great client service and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders
- efficiently manage cases to support hearings or alternate dispute resolution practices
- provide direct case management, case analysis and administrative support to Tribunal Members and/or Conference Registrars
- analyse applications to assess appropriate review pathways
- assess and determine requests from clients for fee reductions and access to case documents
- review case files to identify issues and to prepare case-related information and correspondence
The annual salary for the position is from $71,223 to $77,331plus 15.4% superannuation.
More information about our agency, this position, its scope,accountabilities, and required capabilities and experience, iscontained within the position description for this role, availablefrom the Working atthe AAT page of our website, www.aat.gov.au.
Read about the current reform of the Australian federal administrative review systemon the Attorney-General’s website, www.ag.gov.au.
Position Eligibility Requirements
The AAT requires Australian citizenship as a condition ofengagement.
All employees are required to undertake an Australian FederalPolice Check and a health assessment.
How to apply:
Applications must be lodged online by selecting the 'Apply'button below.
Candidates are to submit a cover letter, which outlines theirsuitability for the role with reference to the requiredcapabilities and experience (maximum 1 page) along with a currentCV (maximum 3 pages).
Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEDT) on Friday,19 January 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 this position should be directed to MollySmith on (02) 6243 4*** or ***********@aat.gov.au
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 and ongoing roles in the AAT, or the broaderAPS, within 18 months 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 AAT plays a crucial role in the Australian legallandscape.
Our members and staff work together to provide a process forindividuals and organisations to seek merits review of a wide rangeof Government decisions.
Our members are independent statutory appointees who hearapplications for review. Our staff provide services to supportthose seeking merits review, including helping applicants navigatethe process. Staff also carry out a wide range of activitiesto support our hearings our work in alternate dispute resolutionand our daily operations.
The legislative purpose of the AAT can be found here.
For more information about the AAT, visit our website, www.aat.gov.au. For information aboutthe current reform of the federal administrative review system, visit theAttorney-General’s website, www.ag.gov.au.
Attachments:
- PD RO23003 - APS4 Tribunal Officer.pdf
