Applications Close: 06/07/2025 11:45 PM Occupation: Management, Procurement/Contract Management Location: Canberra Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan, Brisbane Metropolitan, Melbourne Metropolitan Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time Come and join our team as an EL1 National Office Manager in this exciting new role! This ongoing, flexible/hybrid position will report to the Director, Property and Security and can be located in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. You will need to be open to interstate travel to build, coach and develop direct reports to ensure a collaborative, supportive and high-performance culture across each office. Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is EL1 $117, 665 to $138,493 p.a. plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%. About the opportunity Following the creation of the Administrative Review Tribunal in October 2024, there has been a renewed focus within the Corporate Services branch to expand the service delivery capability of the Office Manager cohort. As such, we have created this exciting new role to positively lead, manage and develop a team of geographically dispersed Office Managers with the priority of improving the overall internal customer service. This is unique and specialised role, that will work collaboratively within the Property and Security section to ensure the effective delivery of the property, facility, protective security risk management and business continuity outcomes that aligns with best practice approaches and meets broader business outcomes. One of the core focuses of this role will be to develop, drive and implement operational processes and initiatives to ensure the Office Manager function is running efficiently and consistently across the Tribunal. This will include development and implementation of systems and processes to deliver risk managed outcomes for each registry that align with the Corporate Plan and ‘One ART’ model. About you: As the Office Manager role is a new function at the Tribunal, the National Manager must have experience working in an unfamiliar and constantly changing environment. There are numerous processes and operational matters to define, establish and implement across a broad range of corporate areas that the National Manager must navigate and lead a team through to ensure consistency and success. You will be required to have a high degree of independence, professionalism and analytical expertise and would suit a person with emotional intelligence, adaptable leadership, the ability to think strategically and who can manage change effectively across a geographically dispersed working environment. 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. Essential: Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance The Tribunal requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment. Desirable: Experience leading a geographically dispersed team 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. 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, 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. 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 (e.g. 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: 11:45pm (AEDT) 6 July 2025 Should you wish to discuss this position, please contact: Name: Gillian Horn Title: Talent Advisor Tel: 08 8128 8 Email: art.gov.au Please contact the Talent team on (02) 9276 5 or art.gov.au should you require assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. Please note a merit list/pool may be created to fill future like vacancies. Suitable candidates on this merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar non-ongoing and ongoing roles in the Tribunal, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the original advertised date in gazettal. 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, LGBTQI community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Attachments: - EL1 National Office Manager.pdf
