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Adjudicator
Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal Act 09; Statutory Appointments; Brisbane City
Adjudicators are appointed on a full-time or a part-time basis for a term of 3-5 years.
Adjudicators hold office on the conditions in the QCAT Act.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/653365/25 |
| Closing date | 26-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 3 – 5 years |
| Contact person | Michelle Lember |
| Contact details | Phone: 3564 7497 Access the National Relay Service |
Adjudicators hear and determine minor civil disputes (comprising residential tenancy disputes, dividing fence disputes, consumer-trader disputes, matters involving property damage caused by a vehicle and minor debt disputes) where the claim amount does not exceed $25,000 and other less complex or non-contentious civil dispute matters, such as motor vehicle claims and building disputes. Adjudicators hear multiple matters daily. This may include up to 10 residential tenancy related matters in a morning and up to 3 other minor civil dispute matters in an afternoon.
Adjudicators are expected to deliver oral reasons at the conclusion of the hearing in most cases, although some decisions may be reserved for the giving of a published decision.
Tribunal Recruitment Information Kit (July 2025) eDOCS #5943230 v2 6 Time management in preparing for and conduct of hearings is a required skill.
Hearings for minor civil disputes are time limited. Hearing times range from 15 minutes for urgent tenancy matters up to 1 hour for other minor civil disputes matters.
While Adjudicators are based in Brisbane, they are required to travel throughout South-East Queensland (for example, Maroochydore, Coolangatta, Ipswich and Cleveland) to preside over hearings in local Magistrates Courts. For this reason, possession of a ‘C Class' driver's licence is essential. Many hearings are also conducted by telephone and video conferencing where suitable.
Interested applicants should refer to the Tribunal Recruitment Information Kit and complete Forms A, B, C and D available on the QCAT website (https://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/resources/tribunal-recruitment).
At least 3 x 6 month Adjudicator positons are available.
A part-time appointment (one week on, one week off) may be considered for the right applicant.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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