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Form of workOccupation: Administration/Support Service, Legal, Registry
Location: Adelaide Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time, Non-ongoing - Full Time
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is seeking TribunalOfficers to work in our Adelaide Registry.
Tribunal Officers work across the General Division and SocialServices and Child Support Divisions providing information toparties, their representatives and the general public on theoperation and procedures of the AAT. The role processesapplications, facilitate listings, conferences and otheralternative dispute resolution processes, and provideadministrative and hearing support services to AAT members.
Candidates should demonstrate an ability to build positiveprofessional relationships with clients and colleagues in a teamenvironment. You will have well-developed communication skills andbe customer focussed. You will also have strong organisationalskills and be able to manage a diverse workload and competingpriorities.
You will also have an ability to research, interpret and applylegislation, policies and procedures and display a generalknowledge of the jurisdiction of the AAT and administrativereview.
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.
Your Cover Letter must reference the required capabilities andexperience within the position description attached to thisadvertisement. Your Cover Letter referencing each of the requiredcapabilities and experience should be limited 250 words perselection criterion. A failure to comply with these requirementswill result in candidates not progressing to shortlisting.
Your Resume/CV should not exceed 5 pages in total.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30 PM (AEST) on Thursday18 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 IanPhillips on (08) 8128 80***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 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 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
