Sessional Commissioner

Attorney-General's Department
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Business Unit: South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET)
Duration: Up to 5 years
Vacancy Type: Sessional
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 13th July 2025

About the Opportunity

The Attorney-General, Hon. Kyam Mayer, MLC, is calling for expressions of interest from high calibre candidates for the role of sessional Commissioner of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET). Applicants should be a legal practitioner of at least 5 years' standing or have extensive knowledge, expertise or experience in employment and industrial relations.

SAET is the principal employment dispute resolution forum in South Australia.

SAET is an independent, accessible forum for responding to and resolving disputes quickly, that operates with minimal formality and cost, while promoting the best principles of decision-making.

Commissioners are responsible for resolving industrial disputes and employment disputes and claims; applications relating to enterprise agreements; and award reviews and variations. Most disputes and applications are resolved using conciliation processes. Where appropriate, Commissioners conduct arbitrations.

To be successful you will have impeccable personal integrity, a demonstrated commitment to fairness, understanding of diversity issues and excellent dispute resolution skills. You must have the ability to work in a high-volume and complex case-driven work environment and to resolve and determine disputes within limited timeframes and using SAET's electronic case management system.

The recruitment process will have regard to an appointment that reflects a diversity of experiences, including exposure to both employee and employer interests.

About the Business

The South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) is the principal employment dispute resolution forum in South Australia. It also resolves workers' compensation disputes under the Return to Work Act.

SAET provides a single, easy to access body for the fair and independent resolution of all applications made. For more information about SAET, please visit

Special Conditions

Appointment is dependent upon a satisfactory National Police Certificate clearance. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.

• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. Applicants are encouraged to download the Expression of Interest Package which includes the selection criteria.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Melinda Doggett, Managing Commissioner on or [email protected].

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above.