Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsAppointment by Governor - General
(1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Governor - General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) Before the Minister makes a recommendation to the Governor - General:
(a) the Minister must have referred the proposed recommendation to the Commissioner; and
(b) the Commissioner must have approved the proposed recommendation.
Qualification for appointment
(3) A person must not be appointed as the CEO unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
Period of appointment
(4) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
Basis of appointment
(5) The CEO must be appointed on a full - time basis.