Available opportunities
Chairperson
(one position available) – preferably located in Brisbane and a lawyer of at least five years standing
You will lead the operation of the Racing Appeals Panel as an independent statutory authority including by determining guidelines and practice requirements for panel processes. You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including industry bodies and representatives, government, the community and the media to ensure public confidence.
Deputy Chairperson(s)
(two positions available) – preferably located in Queensland and a lawyer of at least five years standing.
You will act as the Chairperson if, and when required and as a panel member. You will assist the chairperson to lead the operation of the Racing Appeals Panel as an independent entity including by determining guidelines and practice requirements for panel processes.
Panel Members
(multiple positions available) – preferably located in Queensland.
To be eligible for appointment, the person must demonstrate professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• chemistry relating to animals
• law
• racing
• veterinary science
You will exercise the powers and functions of the Racing Appeals Panel to determine applications for review in accordance with law and act impartially and observe the rules of natural justice.
More information on each of the Panel members responsibilities can be found here:
Additional considerations on eligibility
A person is not eligible for appointment if they:
are, or have been in the 2 years before the proposed appointment, a member or employee of the Racing Queensland Board; or
are registered or licensed by the Racing Queensland Board; or
have a financial or proprietary interest in a licensed animal; or
are a member of a committee, or an employee, of—
o a licensed club; or
o an association formed in Australia to promote the interests of 1 or more participants in a code of racing; or
are affected by bankruptcy action; or
have a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for—
o an offence against the Racing Integrity Act 2016 or the Racing Act 2002; or
o an indictable offence against any Act; or
o an indictable offence against a law of another State.
Skills and experiences we are looking for in Panel Members
You will bring the following key skills to these roles:
• demonstrated high level knowledge and understanding of the racing industry
• demonstrated leadership skills including stakeholder engagement, commensurate with the responsibilities and requirements of the role
• proven ability to properly exercise sound judgment and effective and timely decision making
• ability to maintain impartiality and independence to promote the integrity of the racing industry
• demonstrated ability to hear and determine applications for review
• experience in writing reasons for decisions in short time frames
• demonstrated high-level ability to effectively preside over hearings
• high-level interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate
