Deputy Registrar: Administrative Review Tribunal ,(VN-0768417)

This Deputy Registrar role sits in the Registrars section of the Administrative Review Tribunal. You will manage cases from lodgement to finalisation, help design case management strategies, and lead or contribute to quality improvement projects. A typical day mixes case oversight, stakeholder engagement, and team guidance to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes for users.

Role Specifications

Narrative

About the Opportunity: Reporting to the EL2 Registrar Lead, Deputy Registrars exercise delegated powers and manage cases of varying complexity. You may assist with targeted case management strategies, lead national quality improvement projects, or manage workloads and performance of other registrars. The Registrars team handles applications from lodgement through to finalisation or readiness for hearing by Tribunal members. You’ll operate within a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering accessible, high‑quality services.

About the Tribunal: The ART plays a crucial role in providing independent reviews under Commonwealth laws. We foster a supportive, flexible, and diverse workplace where people are valued as our most important asset. If you’re looking for meaningful work with real impact and opportunities for growth, this is the place to be.

Duties (What You Will Do)

About You (Eligibility)

• Essential qualifications: A university degree in law or related dispute resolution field, or relevant training/experience in dispute resolution or Tribunal functions.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team, manage change, and deliver results with good judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to adapt messaging for different audiences; ability to negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge: Understanding of or ability to quickly learn the Tribunal’s legislative and policy context related to case management services for diverse users.
• Desirable: Mediation accreditation or equivalent experience in high‑volume dispute settings.
• Eligibility: Australian Citizenship. You may need to pass an Australian Federal Police Check, health assessment, and obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

Important Information for Applicants

Keyword note: jobs in australia for foreigners. The eligibility section makes clear that Australian Citizenship is required for this role. If you are not a citizen, you would not meet the core eligibility criteria for this vacancy. If you’re unsure about your status or how it applies, please reach out to the Contact Officer listed below before applying.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

The ART is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and inclusion. Applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ communities, and mature age candidates are welcomed. If you have access requirements, please advise us during the interview invitation process.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you identify as having a disability, you can opt to participate in further assessment activities under the scheme and declare your condition in your application. For more information, visit the APS RecruitAbility page.

Future Merit Pools

A merit pool may be created to fill future like vacancies both non‑ongoing and ongoing, within 18 months from the gazettal date. Suitable candidates from the pool may be contacted for similar roles across the APS.

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