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Administrative Review Tribunal - Deputy Presidents and Senior Members


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Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewThe Australian Government is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated candidates to take up professionally rewarding roles at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the system of administrative review in Australia.Expressions of InterestExpressions of interests are sought for Deputy President and Senior Member roles with the intention to place suitable candidates into a merit pool for 18 months.Deputy PresidentDeputy Presidents will be among the foremost legal experts and leaders in the ART. They will hear complex, significant and sensitive matters, promote best practice in decisionmaking and assist the President in performing their functions.Deputy President (Administration)The Deputy President (Administration) role will assist the President to perform the President''s administrative functions, including member training, education and professional development, performance and conduct, with a view to maintaining a highperforming, positive and a safe workplace culture at the ART.Senior MemberSenior Members will hear complex matters and also fulfil a range of leadership functions involving mentoring other members and promoting best practice across the ART.Eligibility & ApplicationApplications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for appointment for up to five years on a salaried (fulltime or parttime) or sessional basis.Eligible candidates will be assessed as suitable for appointment by an independent assessment panel through a transparent and meritbased process, conducted in accordance with the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 and supporting legislation. Applicants from all states and territories are welcome to apply.Scope of WorkThe 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 DeadlineApplications close at 5.00 pm AEST on 13 February 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr