Applications Close: 05/07/2026 11:45 PM
Occupation: Administration/Support Service, Business Support, Registry
Location: Adelaide Metropolitan
Work Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Do you thrive in a varied, challenging role where no two days are the same? Do you love being the “go-to” person while expanding your networks? If you want the opportunity to connect with colleagues and support office operations across locations, this could be the role for you!
We are currently seeking applications for an Office Manager to join our Adelaide based team, where you’ll also play a key role in remotely managing and supporting the Darwin registry.
This ongoing, full-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement with one day per week from home, subject to operational requirements.
Occasional interstate travel is required and may involve being away from home for up to four days at a time. Out of hours contact to manage urgent building issues may also be required.
Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 - $99,734 to $111,701 p.a. plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
About the opportunity:
The Office Manager is a unique and varied role with responsibility for coordinating accommodation management tasks, delivering operational protective security risk management and service delivery, and ensuring that each office location adheres to Tribunal policies and procedures to support operational and strategic outcomes. You will also balance facilities, stakeholder engagement and some basic operational finance tasks.
Working closely with a small, collegial national Office Manager cohort, you will have day‑to‑day responsibility for the Adelaide and Darwin offices. The team culture is practical, supportive and collaborative, with a strong focus on trust, accountability and getting things done.
This role requires a high degree of autonomy, professionalism and integrity with the ability to thrive in a busy, challenging environment.
About you:
To be successful you will have:
- In-depth knowledge of property, facility, risk, and asset management best practices, as informed by government legislation and guidelines.
- The ability to take a leadership role in the event of service disruptions or emergency situations, drawing on sound judgement and problem-solving skills to address issues or escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to deliver relevant training, set up and coordinate special events, and ability to support diverse requests in relation to facilities, WHS, and risk management policies and procedures.
- Well-developed managerial and organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, coordinate meetings, and conduct inquiries and research with the aim to best manage workforce adherence to all policies and procedures.
High level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the capacity to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, able to influence positive workplace outcomes, and ability to maintain a productive relationship with stakeholders.
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- The ability to work under pressure, project manage office layout and fit out changes, juggle competing interests and priorities, and exercise sound judgment and tact.
- Ability to analyse data, maintain accurate records including conducting stocktakes of assets, and provide effective and informed responses to information requests.
Eligibility
- Required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment
- Security Clearance – Have or be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance (support will be provided to obtain NV2 if required).
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.
You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website.
What we offer:
- flexible working options, including flexitime and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
- 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
Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.
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 (of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how you feel your experience matches the capabilities and experience of role, referring to the Position Description.
Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:45pm (AEST)
Should you wish to discuss this position or require assistance with accessing our website when lodging your application, please contact the Talent Management team on (02) 9276 5443 or [email protected].
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Merit Pool Acknowledgement
A merit pool may be created to fill similar vacancies within the next 18 months. Suitable candidates in this merit pool may be contacted for roles at the Tribunal, or the broader APS.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
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, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
RecruitAbility Scheme
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:
- APS6 Office Manager (ADL-DAR) (1).pdf
