Applications Close: 23/02/2026 11:45 PM
Occupation: Legal
Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Hobart Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, Perth Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time, Non-ongoing - Full Time
Join our team as an APS5 Lawyer
These hybrid roles within the Legal Services section at The Administrative Review Tribunal can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth.
There are multiple ongoing and non-ongoing roles available, with non-ongoing positions available up to 12 months with possibility of extension.
Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS5 - $85,755 - $91,809 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
Please note, our Enterprise Agreement will deliver a 3.4% pay increase from 12 March 2026.
About the opportunity
The Legal Services section comprises in-house lawyers providing legal services and support related to the application of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 and the broad range of legislation covering the jurisdiction of the Tribunal and our corporate responsibilities. We provide a range of services and products to support Tribunal members, staff and executive to perform their duties lawfully and efficiently.
The section is led by Principal Lawyers (EL2) and consists of geographically dispersed Senior Lawyers (EL1) and Lawyers (APS5 and APS6). The section has a presence in most of the Tribunal's Registry locations across the country and offers opportunities to work within one or across multiple jurisdictional areas of specialisation such as Migration, Protection, Social Security, Child Support, National Disability Insurance Scheme and Corporate Law.
About you:
You will perform a variety of tasks within the Legal Services section to assist the staff and members of the Tribunal undertake their work lawfully and efficiently. Tasks may include undertaking legal research, responding to requests for legal advice, developing legal resources and collaborating on the development and delivery of training programs.
In this role you will work closely with other APS5 and APS6 Lawyers and EL1 Senior Lawyers to ensure a consistent, high-quality and accessible service is provided to users.
To be successful you will have:
* Legal research experience including sound analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice and opinion on issues relevant to the Tribunal.
* Good written communication skills, including legal drafting skills and an ability to write for different audiences.
* Good oral communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to deal appropriately and engage constructively with people at all levels.
* Well-developed organisational skills, including the capacity to manage a range of work, competing tasks and projects and deliver high-quality, professional and accurate work within set timeframes.
* The ability to work constructively, cooperatively, collaboratively and flexibly as part of a geographically dispersed team and section.
* Knowledge of the operations, jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the Tribunal, or a demonstrated capacity to acquire that knowledge quickly.
Essential:
* Admission, or eligibility to be admitted, as a legal practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
* Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
* Australian Citizenship.
Please note that all employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and complete a health declaration.
More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is linked below and available on our Career Opportunities page.
About the Tribunal:
The Administrative Review Tribunal 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.
We believe in providing our employees with a work environment that is supportive and rewarding. Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website.
What we offer:
We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our great incentives include:
* flexible working options, including flexi-time and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
* competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%
* salary packaging options
* supportive career development opportunities
* access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
* generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance and options to purchase leave.
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* positive and inclusive culture.
Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.
How to apply:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the Career Opportunities page. Please click on the job title you are applying for, click apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.
Please submit a CV, cover letter, and upload a separate document addressing all the required capabilities as detailed in the position description.
Applications close: Monday 23 February 2025 at 11:45PM (AEST)
Should you wish to discuss this position, please contact:
Name: James Hand
Title: Senior Lawyer
Tel:
Email:
Please contact the Talent team on or should you require assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
Please note a merit list/pool may be created to fill future like vacancies. Suitable candidates on this merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar non-ongoing and ongoing roles in the Tribunal, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the original advertised date in gazettal.
The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
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* APS5 Lawyer