Expression Of Interest For Appointment To The Administrative Appeals Tribunal

About the role of AAT membersMembers of the AAT are independent statutory appointees who hear and decide applications for review of decisions. In doing so, they are required to interpret and apply relevant legislation to factual scenarios, conduct hearings and other processes in a procedurally fair manner, and make well-reasoned and timely decisions based on relevant criteria and evidence. Suitably qualified members may also conduct alternative dispute resolution processes.Members work collaboratively with Australian Public Service (APS) staff in undertaking reviews. APS staff provide a range of support services to members, however members are responsible for the management of their own caseload.Members are appointed on a full-time or part-time basis for a term of up to seven years and are remunerated in accordance with determinations made by the Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal. Members may be assigned to one or more divisions.Who we are looking forOccupants of all roles at any member level at the AAT are required to demonstrate the following competencies:Conducting hearings and other Tribunal proceedingsDecision-making and reasoningWriting and communication skillsIndependence, integrity and collegialityProductivity, diligence and resilienceCandidates for appointment to the levels of Deputy President and Senior Member must also demonstrate an additional competency: LeadershipProcessEOIs will be accepted on an ongoing basis over the next 12 months, or until such time as a new call for EOIs is advertised. You are strongly encouraged to submit your EOI as soon as possible. You may not be contacted unless you are being considered for a position.The President of the AAT makes recommendations to the Attorney-General with respect to the AAT’s need for new members and reappointments. The Attorney-General then makes recommendations to Government. Appointments are ultimately made by the Governor-General.Recommendations by the AAT will be made on the basis of merit and the AAT’s current and future needs and will include a recommendation as to the appropriate division or divisions to which a potential member should be assigned. The AAT may decide to conduct an interview process to assess the suitability of candidates.Individuals who have previously expressed interest in 2019 will need to submit a new EOI if they wish to be considered again.Enquiries regarding the EOI process may be made to [email protected]. EligibilityThe minimum requirements for appointment to the AAT are outlined in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, which provides that a person must be enrolled as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory for at least five years, or, in the opinion of the Governor-General, possess special knowledge or skills relevant to the position.