Overview

Role Length: Sessional, 3 years

Meetings: Not specified, Not specified

Location: Melbourne CBD, online or another location

Salary: Refer to advertisement

About the board

The Victorian Local Government Act 2020 improves the standard of behaviour of local councillors and provides a transparent process for dealing with councillor misconduct by internal arbitration processes.

The Department of Government Services invites expressions of interest for appointment to a Panel List from which members will be selected to hear and determine applications against councillors for misconduct.

About the role

For further information about the role please refer to the attached Position Description.

Who we're looking for

To be eligible for appointment to the Panel List, applicants must be Australian lawyers, with at least five years’ experience or have other experience considered relevant to the position. This includes: skills and experience relating to tribunals and dispute resolution, governance, ethics and probity knowledge of local government.

What you need to apply





For further information regarding the recruitment process, functions and responsibilities of Independent Arbiter Panel members, selection requirements and to apply, visit the Join a Public Board website Join a public board | boards.vic.gov.au (Search current vacancies).

Applicants should upload a completed current curriculum vitae with their application, along with a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government agencies and appointments reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We welcome applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria.

Enquiries: Phone Local Government Victoria on 0421 923 240 or email [email protected]

Expressions of Interest close on Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

Apply now

📌 Independent Arbiter Panel List - Expression of Interest Department of Government Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Government Services
📍 Melbourne