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Overview The Australian Government is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated candidates to take up professionally rewarding roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Expressions of interest are sought for Deputy President and Senior Member roles with the intention to place suitable candidates into a merit pool for 18 months. The Deputy President will be among the foremost legal experts and leaders in the ART. They will hear complex, significant and sensitive matters, promote best practice in decision-making and assist the President in performing their functions. The Deputy President (Administration) role will assist the President to perform the Presidents administrative functions, including member training, education and professional development, performance and conduct, with a view to maintaining a high-performing, positive and a safe workplace culture at the ART. Senior Members will hear complex matters and also fulfil a range of leadership functions involving mentoring other members and promoting best practice across the ART. Responsibilities Hear complex, significant and sensitive matters as part of the Deputy President or Senior Member roles. Assist the President in performing administrative functions, including member training, education and professional development, performance and conduct, to maintain a high-performing, positive and safe workplace culture at the ART. Lead, mentor and promote best practice across the ART in collaboration with other members and roles. Eligibility, appointment and term Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment for up to five years on a salaried (full-time or part-time) or sessional basis. Eligible candidates will be assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel through a transparent and merit-based process, conducted in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024, and supporting legislation. Applicants from all states and territories are welcome to apply. The ART reviews decisions made under more than 400 Commonwealth Acts and instruments, including in the areas of migration, protection, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, child support, social security, taxation, Freedom of Information, veterans and workers compensation and intelligence and security. Positions may be available in all capital cities of the States and Territories of Australia. Applicants based in the Northern Territory are particularly encouraged to apply. Application details Information about the position and details on how to apply are available on the Attorney-Generals Department website: Applications close at 5.00 pm AEST on 13 February 2026. Enquiries can be directed to [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr