Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 62802
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 August 2026
Contact Officer: Laura Black on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3804
Details: Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) are seeking a Tribunal Advocate to join our Tribunal Services team and play a key role in representing the Commissioner for Social Housing before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Tribunal Services, you will manage housing matters before ACAT and represent the Commissioner in tenancy-related proceedings under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. This includes matters relating to tenancy breaches, rental debt, property access, antisocial behaviour and
property condition issues.
Working closely with Housing Managers, Team Leaders in Tenant Experience, and other areas across Housing ACT, you will provide expert advice and collaborate on solutions for current and emerging tenancy matters.
You will prepare and present applications, client histories, evidence and outcome reports for ACAT proceedings, ensuring matters are managed professionally and efficiently from commencement to resolution.
The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, including liaison with the ACT Government Solicitor's Office, clients, legal representatives, community organisations, government agencies and members of the public. You will build and maintain productive working relationships while providing guidance and support
to tenancy teams on Tribunal matters and legislative requirements.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Current driver’s licence.
-
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
-
As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
-
Relevant tertiary qualifications Law/Legal Studies, Policy or a related field are desirable but not essential.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
How to Apply: Please submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating and outlining your suitable Professional/Technical skills, Knowledge and Behaviours against the Position Requirements (Selection Criteria) outlined in the attached Position Description. Please include a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees ensuring that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
Please note: statements over two pages and with font size smaller than 11 may not be considered.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
#LI-DNI
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
