APS6 - Senior Tribunal Administration Officer National Sports Tribunal

Title:

APS6 - Senior Tribunal Administration Officer National Sports Tribunal

Classification(s):

APS Level 6

Employment Type:

Ongoing Full Time

Salary:

$95501- $114201 per annum plus 15.4%superannuation

Business Division:

National Sports Tribunal

Branch / Section:

National Sports Tribunal

Location:

Canberra; Brisbane; Melbourne

Security Clearance:

Baseline Vetting

Job Reference No:

46981

Contact Officer:

Andrew Twigg onor

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEST Thursday 21 August 2025

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people with cultural and linguistic diversity and LGBTQIA people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and in particular supporting womens progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

The National Sports Tribunal (NST) is a key part of the Australian Governments sport integrity strategy providing a fair and transparent forum for resolving sporting disputes in Australia.

We offer a range of dispute resolution options arbitration mediation conciliation and case appraisal to help national level sporting bodies and their participants resolve disputes efficiently and affordably.

The NST is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to be appointed as a Senior Tribunal Administration Officer to support the NSTs strategic and operational priorities.

What will you do

You will contribute to all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the National Sports Tribunal. The role is varied and will cut across Governance and Policy Case Management and Stakeholder Engagement. Typical duties will include:

• Support the effective management of the National Sports Tribunal to deliver services to the sports sector and manage our governance responsibilities.
• Support a range of corporate reporting including the NSTs Business Plan Annual Report and Risk Register
• Overseeing and contributing to the implementation of a range of projects to enhance the operation of the NST
• Analysing interpreting and evaluating information from a broad range of sources to inform continuous improvement activities and future policy direction
• Preparing a range of written materials for different audiences including communication products and website content guidance material correspondence internal policies etc
• Manage financial acquittals payment processing and cost reconciliation process
• Case management support including supporting enquiries via the NST Hotline and NST inbox

Who are we looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Highly developed written and verbal strategic communication skills including strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Strong strategic analytical and problem-solving skills with application to developing policy and addressing policy issues
• Project planning and organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities tight deadlines and the delivery of work to a high standard in changing high pressure environments
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Knowledge of the Australian sports industry or willingness to quickly gain this understanding with guidance.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Highly developed written and verbal strategic communication skills including strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Strong strategic analytical and problem-solving skills with application to developing policy and addressing policy issues

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 8 August 2025
Applications close: 21 August 2025
Application shortlisting: 25 August 2025
Further assessments: 8 September 2025
Selection report finalised: 15 September 2025
Offers and announcements: 22 September 2025

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST Thursday 21 August 2025.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than one page outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than two pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email

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