Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Members
Applicants with significant expertise in planning, and in planning and environment law, are encouraged to apply.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Department of Justice and Regulation
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-5916-4103
Fax: +61-8-8342-4027
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Detail information about job Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Members. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Seeking planning lawyers and planning experts
- Non-sessional and sessional member appointments
- High level of integrity and sound judgement skills essential
Attorney-General
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT LIST OF THE VICTORIAN CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Expressions of Interest
Non-sessional and sessional Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) members are appointed for a period of seven years by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General.
The Attorney-General, the Hon Martin Pakula MP, seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified planning lawyers and planning experts for appointment as ordinary members and senior members of the Planning and Environment (P&E) List of VCAT. It is anticipated that sessional and non-sessional appointments to the P&E List will be required within the next 12 months.
Applicants with significant expertise in planning, and in planning and environment law, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants eligible to apply for appointment as a senior member must have been admitted to legal practice in Victoria for not less than five years, or must have extensive knowledge or experience in planning. Persons who have been admitted to legal practice in Victoria, or who have special knowledge or experience in planning, are eligible to apply for appointment as an ordinary member.
Applicants should demonstrate a high level of integrity, sound judgment, interpersonal skills, the ability to conduct hearings, and a capacity to make fair decisions quickly. Applicants must also be aware of, and sensitive to, the diversity of backgrounds and life experiences of VCAT users, and the need to communicate effectively and courteously with all users. A commitment to the use of technology and participation in ongoing professional education will be viewed favourably. Excellent communication skills are essential, and skills in mediation are also valuable.
All expressions of interest are treated confidentially and may be drawn upon on an ongoing basis as vacancies arise.
How to apply
Expressions of interest should be submitted via the Get on Board website (getonboard.vic.gov.au – click on “vacancies”), and should include a resume and a completed ‘VCAT Expression of Interest’ form.
Previous applicants who have already lodged an expression of interest via the Get on Board website will be considered, but should feel free to submit a new expression of interest if desired.
All expressions of interest must be received no later than close of business on Monday 30 July 2018.