Tribunal Member
What the work is
Hears industrial, administrative or other disputes to assist in resolving differences and to arbitrate on issues.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Conducts hearings and listens to arguments and evidence presented by parties involved in disputes
- Interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations and policies to make decisions on disputes
- Reviews and analyses evidence and legal arguments to determine the merits of each case
- Conducts research and gathers information to support decision-making
- Facilitates and mediates negotiations between parties to encourage settlement
- Writes and delivers decisions and rulings on disputes
- Exercises arbitral powers if resolution is not achieved or seems improbable through conciliation
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a regional magistrates court and a family dispute resolution service in a fictional state. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- Two parents who arrived angry leave with a plan for the school holidays
- A self-represented person says they felt heard, even though the decision went against them
- A busy list finishes on time and every matter was treated with care
Hard days
- A full list, a short day and people who are upset, confused or frightened
- A decision that will disappoint someone, however carefully you reach it
- Hearing the same sad stories again and again and having to stay fair
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 281238, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.