At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess trade mark applications and conduct research to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Company: Join IP Australia, a champion of diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Full training provided, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting intellectual property rights while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Trade Mark Examiners assess trade mark applications to determine if they meet the requirements for registration under the Trade Marks Act 1995. You don't need previous experience in intellectual property, trade marks or law, as full training is provided when you commence.
Trade Mark Examiners conduct research using online resources, analyse and interpret information, and apply legal tests and principles to assess whether a trade mark is registrable. Examination research tools are primarily electronic and include internal and external databases and procedural manuals. Trade Mark Examiners are required to apply and interpret the relevant legislation and court decisions.
As an Examiner, you will liaise closely with customers (including businesses and individuals), IP professionals, and the general public, to ensure the delivery of robust intellectual property rights. Examiners must also have exceptional time management skills, high levels of digital literacy, as well as clear, concise and logical written and oral communication skills.
Trade Mark Examiners commence as an TM1 (equivalent to an APS Level 4.2) but progress quickly through the training program to an TM4 (equivalent to an APS Level 5.1). The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
To become a Trade Mark Examiner, you must:
- be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- be able to provide documentation as evidence to confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (evidence will only be required for candidates progressing to interview and must be provided on or before the scheduled interview date)
- be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
Diversity and Inclusion: IP Australia celebrates and champions diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQA+, mature aged employees and carers. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know—we will do our best to support you.
Applications close at 11:59pm (AEDT) Sunday 18 October 2026.
Trade Mark Examiner employer: IP Australia
IP Australia is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion, particularly through its commitment to affirmative measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With a strong focus on professional growth, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive culture, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while contributing to the innovation landscape of Australia. The agency's dedication to employee wellbeing, coupled with competitive benefits like generous superannuation contributions and salary packaging options, makes it a rewarding place to work.
