Reminder: Expressions of Interest for appointments to the AAT due next Friday

02/04/2013

The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest for four positions at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which have arisen due to the designation of the tribunal as the external merits review body for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Applications close on 19 April 2013.

The positions are:

• a part-time member in New South Wales (Sydney) or the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
• a part-time member in Victoria (Melbourne)
• a part-time member in South Australia (Adelaide), and
• a part-time member in Tasmania (Hobart).

Further information about the NDIS can be found at www.ndis.gov.au>

The successful candidate must have a high-level of demonstrated experience, knowledge or xpertise with disability. Individuals with a lived experience of disability are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have the ability to conduct hearings and must also have decision-making and decision-writing skills. Legal qualifications are not required.

A full information package, including the selection criteria, is currently available from the Attorney-General Department’s website.

Further information on the available position can be obtained by email or by calling Edward Lee on (02) 6141 3439.

12 April 2013

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