Hears industrial, administrative or other disputes to assist in resolving differences and to arbitrate on issues.

Exercises arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation; prepares settlement memoranda and obtains signatures of parties; advises government of legal, constitutional and parliamentary matters and drafts bills and attends committee meetings during consideration of bills.

• Works indoors in offices, meeting rooms and/or courtroom environments.
• Travel may be required.
• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained office workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Sits in courtrooms and offices frequently.
• Occasionally stands and walks around in court and surrounding offices.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant requirement.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer or writing.
• There is frequent use of hand-held objects materials and equipment including writing materials, dictaphones, court and legal files, reference books and on-line information.
• Occasional driving in cars and flying in planes may be required.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with legal, research, interpretation, analytical, evaluation, presentation, communication, interpersonal, writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.