Senior Lawyer

Administrative Review Tribunal

Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Government - Federal (Government and Defence)

Full time

121,755 to 143,202 + 15.4% Super

Take the next step in your career - join our team as a Senior Lawyer

The Administrative Review Tribunal is seeking applications for multiple Senior Lawyers to join the Legal Services team. Opportunities are available on an ongoing and non-ongoing basis for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

These roles offer hybrid working arrangements following an initial period of onsite training and completion of probation.

Positions are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

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

About the opportunity

The Senior Lawyer undertakes a range of duties within the Legal Services section to support Tribunal staff and members to perform their roles lawfully and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include: - undertaking legal research responding to requests for legal advice developing legal resources development and delivery of training programs supervising and leading lawyers and/or support staff

The Legal Services section is led by Principal Lawyers (EL2) and comprises Senior Lawyers (EL1) and Lawyers (APS5 and APS6) located across multiple offices nationally. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality, accessible legal services to internal clients.

The section has a presence in most of the Tribunal’s Registry locations across Australia. While there are opportunities to work across multiple jurisdictional areas of specialisation such as Migration, Protection, Social Security, Child Support, National Disability Insurance Scheme and Corporate Law; applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with experience in Migration, Protection and Social Security.

About you:

To be successful you will have:-

Highly developed legal research and analysis skills and an ability to provide legal advice and opinions on complex issues relevant to the Tribunal, particularly administrative law, and matters relevant to one or more jurisdictional areas of the Tribunal.

Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

Demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic workload, manage competing priorities, plan time effectively and deliver workplace goals within set timeframes.

Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a small team, including developing and maintaining team cohesion and promoting initiative, flexibility and change in the workplace.

Ability to provide leadership in promoting and implementing workplace diversity principles and participative, safe, and healthy work practices.

Knowledge of the operations, jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the Tribunal or a demonstrated capacity to acquire that knowledge quickly.

Qualifications

Essential: 

Admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.

Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.

Eligibility

Australian Citizenship

Required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment

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.

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 and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.

competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4% salary packaging options supportive career development opportunities access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount 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

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Positive and inclusive culture.

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Tel: 0730523084 Email: Deborah.Tate@art.gov.au