General Counsel

Applications Close: 04/03/2024 11:45 PM
Occupation: Legal, Management
Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Hobart Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, Perth Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is seeking a General
Counsel (SES1). The General Counsel position provides expert
support and advice to the President as the head of the AAT and from
time to time will represent the Office of the President and the AAT
in dealing with key internal and external stakeholders. The
position also provides support and advice to the Registrar and AAT
more broadly on legislative, law reform and policy matters through
leadership of the Law and Policy branch.
We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient individual
who has a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver
results in a dynamic working environment. You must be able to
communicate with influence and build and maintain relationships
with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to work
at the centre of administrative law in Australia through a period
of significant change. You will play an important role working
closely with the President and Registrar to deliver the legislated
objectives of the AAT.
You will work in a complex and fast-paced law environment with a
key focus on managing legal risk and governance across the AAT. You
will need to be abreast of developments in administrative law and
proactively manage the AAT's position in relation to legislative,
law reform and policy matters.
The President's Chambers are located in the Melbourne Registry.
The successful applicant will not be required to work out of the
Melbourne Registry but should expect to travel regularly to
participate in key meetings and support the President in the
conduct of his functions.
Salary is to be negotiated.
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 a health assessment.
The successful applicant will also be required to:
Have or be willing to obtain and maintain the required
security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 2
Completed tertiary qualifications in law (including
administrative law or other areas of law relevant to the
Tribunal), admission as an Australian lawyer and eligibility to
hold an unrestricted Australian practising certificate
How to apply:
Applications must be lodged by selecting apply
below. You are required to respond to the capabilities and
experience indicated within the Position Description. Your
responses should be limited to a maximum of 400 words per required
capabilities and experience item. Please note that applicants who
do not address the required capabilities and experience will not
progress to shortlisting.
Your Resume/CV should not exceed 4 pages in total.
Applications will be accepted until 11:45 pm (AEDT) on
Monday, 4 March 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 this position should be directed to Michael
Hawkins on ***************@aat.gov.au
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 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 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.
Attachments:
- PD LP000 - SESB1 General Counsel.pdf