Senior Judicial Officer

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Justice and Community Safety Directorate ACT Full time
Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal

The Justice and Community Safety Directorate ACT invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the position of Presidential Member of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).

Presidential members are appointed to hear and determine, mediate or conduct conferences about matters within the jurisdiction of the ACAT and exercise a range of functions given under Territory laws. Expressions of interest are sought from individuals who are lawyers and have been lawyers for 5 years or more.

Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community, including the private, government, and community sectors. Women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Presidential Members are appointed to the ACAT for a term of 7 years. A merit list will be established to fill any further vacancies that arise in the next 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this appointment, a person must have been a legal practitioner for not less than 5 years.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria are set out in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2016, which are available for download.

Remuneration

Remuneration is set by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal in Determination 13 of 2023 under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995. Other terms and conditions may be set by the Executive at the time of appointment.

Application Process

Written expressions of interest, addressing the selection criteria (1,000 word limit) and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and personal particulars form, should be submitted to the ACAT Member Recruitment team.

General enquiries about the ACAT should be directed to the ACAT Registrar, Ms Kristy Carter.



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