The Senior Examiner role provides an opportunity to operate as a trusted technical leader within the PBR examination function. The role exercises a high degree of professional judgement and autonomy, resolving the majority of complex or sensitive matters within delegation and providing authoritative guidance to examiners and managers.
The role includes direct line management of a small number of examiners, with responsibility for day-to-day supervision, workflow management, performance support and staff development.
A key responsibility of the role is the training, coaching and development of inexperienced and trainee staff, including examiners undertaking structured training programs. Senior Examiners play a central role in building capability within the section by providing hands on technical training, reviewing work, guiding decision making and supporting staff to apply legislation and practice confidently to live cases.
The successful candidate in this role as Senior Examiner will:
* Exercise independent decision making across the examination lifecycle, including complex matters
* Resolve most technical and procedural issues independently
* Train, supervise and coach trainee and inexperienced examiners, including through structured on the job training, review of work, and practical feedback
* Support trainees to progress toward acceptance and grant delegation by helping them build technical competence, sound judgement and confidence in decision making
* Supervise acceptance and grant delegate staff, including through direct supervision, feedback, and performance support
* Actively manage risk within the examination function by identifying issues early and supporting pragmatic, defensible outcomes
* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of examination practice, guidance and training approaches
* Work closely with Assistant Directors, the Chief of PBR, and colleagues across IP Australia on initiatives affecting systems, quality and capability.
The role suits experienced practitioners who are comfortable exercising judgement, teaching others, and taking shared responsibility for building a capable and resilient examination workforce.
Looking for more information?
For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for, please refer to the Candidate Kit available by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Thursday 21 May 2026.