Examiner of Trade Marks

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia IP Australia Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

What is a Trade Mark Examiner?

With full training provided, Trade Mark Examiners assess trade mark applications to determine if they meet the requirements for registration under the Trade Marks Act 1995.

Trade Mark Examiners conduct research using online resources, analyse and interpret information, and apply legal tests and principles to assess whether a trade mark is registrable. Examination research tools are primarily electronic and include internal and external databases and procedural manuals. Trade Mark Examiners are required to apply and interpret the relevant legislation and court decisions.

As an Examiner, you will liaise closely with customers (including businesses and individuals), IP professionals, and the general public, to ensure the delivery of robust intellectual property rights. Examiners must also have exceptional time management skills, high levels of digital literacy, as well as clear, concise and logical written and oral communication skills.

In our Examiners we look for people who:

  • display sound judgement and capacity to make decisions
  • can communicate information simply, clearly, and effectively in different mediums (including interpersonal communication with others)
  • can effectively organise work and display a focus on the details
  • are adaptable and flexible in changing circumstances
  • respond proactively to feedback and be willing to develop and apply new skills
  • gain a clear understanding by listening, asking clarifying questions and reflecting; checking to ensure their own views are understood
  • demonstrate a high degree of capability using data systems, technology and tools available.

We value a degree in any discipline, but this is not essential.

Looking for more information?

Our Candidate Kit contains details including the capabilities required, the contact officer, and how to apply. Please refer to the Candidate Kit available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

We're also hosting a virtual information session so you can hear directly from current examiners and ask any questions you have. Further information, including a registration link, can be found in the Candidate Kit.

Diversity and Inclusion

IP Australia celebrates and champions diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQA+, mature aged employees and carers.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know—we will do our best to support you.

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday 22 September 2025.

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