EL1 Deputy Registrar

Applications Close: 12/11/2025 11:45 PM

Occupation: Information Technology

Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Hobart Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, Perth Metropolitan, Darwin Metropolitan

Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time

Are you looking for a role that provides meaningful and diverse work and offers genuine career growth? If so, the Administrative Review Tribunal is the place for you

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is currently seeking applications for multiple Deputy Registrars to join the Case Management branch.

These full‑time hybrid positions can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. These positions are available primarily on an ongoing basis however non‑ongoing can also be considered.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is EL1 ‑ $117,665 to $138,493 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the EL2 Registrar Lead, Deputy Registrars exercise delegated powers and manage cases of varying complexity. As a Deputy Registrar you may assist with the design and implementation of targeted case management strategies for particular caseloads, lead or contribute to national quality improvement projects, or where appropriate, manage the workloads and performance of other registrars.

The Registrars team is responsible for managing applications for review (cases) from lodgement through to finalisation, or readiness for hearing by Tribunal members. Registrars at various APS levels exercise functions or powers related to the management of cases as authorised by the President of the Tribunal or the ART Act.

About you

To be successful you will have:

- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a culture of collaboration, and model standards of behaviour inline with APS Values, APS Employment Principles and APS Code of Conduct.

- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement, and to promote a positive approach to dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity during substantial organisational change.

- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly, make persuasive recommendations, and adapt to the needs of different audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation.

- Proven capacity to deliver results and effective outcomes, develop creative solutions and to manage risks appropriately.

- Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, work collaboratively to achieve outcomes, and negotiate successfully.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding, of the Tribunal’s legislative and policy context, particularly in relation to the delivery of case management services to diverse users.

Essential

- The Tribunal requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement.

- All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment.

- Security Clearance — have or be eligible to achieve a Baseline Security Clearance.

- A degree from a university, or an educational qualification of a similar standing, in the field of law, or

- An educational qualification, or training and experience, related to dispute resolution, or

- Experience related to one or more functions or powers of the Tribunal.

Desirable

- Accreditation as a mediator under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards, or equivalent experience in conducting dispute resolution processes in a high‑volume dispute or complaint setting.

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

- Flexible working options 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 support 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

- 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 do not apply via SEEK Apply portal.

Please submit a CV (of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how you feel your experience matches the capabilities and experience of role, referring to the Position Description.

Applications close: 11:45pm AEDT, Wednesday 12 November 2025

Contact

Name: Chelsey Hamilton

Title: Executive Support Officer

Tel: (02) 6243 4648

Email: chelsey.hamilton@art.gov.au

Please contact the Talent team on (02) 9276 5443 or recruitment@art.gov.au 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 pool may be created to fill future similar vacancies. Suitable candidates on this merit 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 gazette.

We are 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 https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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