Applications Close: 22/10/2026 11:45 PM

Occupation: Management

Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Adelaide Metropolitan, Hobart Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan, Perth Metropolitan, Darwin Metropolitan

Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time

Ready to take the lead in a diverse national portfolio where your leadership will influence people, property, security and operational excellence across a geographically dispersed workforce?

Join our team as the National Office Manager and deliver outcomes that matter across the Tribunal.

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

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is EL1 - $121,755 - $143,202, plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

This unique national leadership role leads and develops the Office Manager network across every state and territory, directly influencing the quality, consistency and effectiveness of workplace support services across the Tribunal.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding portfolio spanning people leadership, property and facilities management, protective security, business continuity and operational improvement.

Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will contribute to strategic initiatives, drive positive change and help shape safe, secure and high-performing workplaces that enable the Tribunal to deliver its key business outcomes.

About you:

You combine professionalism, analytical insight and emotional intelligence with an agile leadership style. Working with a high degree of independence, you navigate change confidently and are able to build strong, productive relationships easily.

To be successful, you will have:

- Proven ability to manage multiple competing interests and remain future-focussed in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment

- Well-developed managerial and organisational skills, including managing and coordinating inputs from diverse team members, setting priorities, establishing clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and mentoring, guiding and developing people

- Extensive knowledge of government legislation, procedures and practices relating to Commonwealth property,



procurement and contracts including Commonwealth Procurement Rules and PGPA Act requirements

- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and manage productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, negotiate and communicate with influence, and the capacity to provide expert advice on a range of matters to senior executives

- Demonstrated ability to promote and implement positive organisational change through an attitude of continuous improvement and open and considered communication.

Qualifications/ Experience

Desirable:

- Experience leading a geographically dispersed team.

Eligibility

- Australian Citizenship

- Australian Federal Police Check

- Negative Vetting Level 2 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.

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:

- versatile working options, including 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 New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

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

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

Applications close: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11:45pm (AEDT)

Should you wish to discuss this position, or require assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application, contact the Talent Team on (02) 9276 5443 or [email protected]

The use of AI in Recruitment

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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.

RecruitAbility Scheme

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Should you apply for this vacancy under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the role, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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📌 National Office Manager (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Administrative Review Tribunal
📍 Australian Capital Territory