Join our team as an Executive Officer and make a meaningful contribution to the work of the Administrative Review Tribunal.

This exciting full-time role is available on an ongoing basis and can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

Regular office attendance of at least one day per week is required for this hybrid role, with additional days as needed.

About the opportunity

This Executive Officer role sits within the Member Performance team and provides support to Senior and General Members, Jurisdictional Area Leaders and List Leaders across the Tribunal. You will help administer the member performance standard and deliver accurate, timely reporting that informs the assessment of member performance.

The Member Performance team is small, collaborative and highly valued, with work that has a broad operational and corporate impact across the Tribunal.

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, About us | Administrative Review Tribunal

What we offer

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our great incentives include:

- flexible working options, including flexitime and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work
- salary packaging options
- access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
- generous leave allowances including Christmas to Current Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.

The key duties of the position include:

- Service Delivery: Provide high-quality executive support, ensuring consistent, timely and high-quality services to internal users.



Contribute to the development and delivery of effective service delivery strategies consistent with the needs of internal users and the Tribunal’s statutory and other objectives. Use sound judgement to effectively manage complex issues.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to further the achievement of the Tribunal’s statutory objectives and to facilitate the work of the section. Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery of support for Jurisdictional Area Leaders and List Leaders.
- Innovation and Change: Adopt new or changed ways of working and generate solutions to enhance the Tribunal’s capacity for providing consistent, high-quality, and accessible services to users. Contribute to a culture of embracing change and continuous improvement.
- Strategic and Operational Advice: Provide accurate day-to-day advice and guidance to colleagues on executive support matters. Undertake appropriate treatment of risks, escalating as appropriate.

About you

We are looking for a capable, proactive and adaptable professional who can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, work collaboratively and handle sensitive matters with discretion. You will bring sound judgement, strong analytical and communication skills, and the initiative to deliver quality outcomes while balancing competing priorities in a complex and changing environment.

We welcome applicants with transferable experience that can think strategically and contribute practical ideas and new approaches.

Eligibility

Qualifications / Experience

Desirable:

- Relevant qualifications, training or experience related to one or more functions or powers of the Tribunal.

Eligibility

- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Federal Police Check
- Baseline Security Clearance and pre-employment checks

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.

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 submit a CV (of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how your experience matches the capabilities and experience of role, referring to the position description.

Notes

The use of AI in Recruitment

Please ensure you have read the Australian Public Service Commission Principles for candidates use of AI in recruitment and understand your obligations.

Merit Pool Acknowledgement

A merit pool may be created to fill similar vacancies within the next 18 months. Suitable candidates in this merit pool may be contacted for roles at the Tribunal, or the broader APS.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

The Administrative Review Tribunal is 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, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Contact the Talent team on (02) 9276 5*** or ***********@art.gov.au for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

Getting to know the Administrative Review Tribunal

The ART 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. The ART can take a fresh look at decisions made by Australian Government ministers, departments and agencies – and, in limited circumstances, decisions made by state government and non-government bodies. It also can review decisions made under Norfolk Island laws. The ART comprises members, the independent statutory appointees who hear review applications, and staff, who provide services to support applicants and the review process, as well as the Tribunal’s daily operations. You can learn more about the ART here: https://www.art.gov.au/.

📌 Executive Officer (Perth)
🏢 Administrative Review Tribunal
📍 Perth