Director and Deputy Registrar, Legal Magistrates Court | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 12 February 2024 Classification: ACT Courts and Tribunal Legal 1 Salary: $74,904 - $147,293 plus superannuation Position No: 38490 Directorate: Justice and Community Safety Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 January 2024 Contact Officer: Roisin Carmody on **************@courts.act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8*** Details: The Director and Deputy Registrar, Magistrate’s Court is responsible for conducting conferences in Family Violence and Personal Violence matters and working as a team with other conferencing staff within the Family and Personal Violence unit of the Magistrates Court. The role also has limited delegations as a Deputy Registrar of the Court and is responsible for the exercise of some statutory powers. NOTE: The nature of the organisation is such that staff may be exposed to sensitive material or information that may be confronting and culturally sensitive.  ACTCT provides support services and training to assist staff in being culturally aware, resilient, and safe in the workplace. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Legal, the Director and Deputy Registrar, will: Conduct preliminary conferences in family, personal violence and workplace protection matters and exercise limited jurisdiction of a Deputy Registrar of the Magistrates Court under the Court Procedure Rules 2006 (where delegated). Maintain records and files in accordance with the Territories Records Act 2002. Accurately record and communicate conference outcomes. Support the development and implementation of programs, practice and procedure to support innovative and efficient operations of the ACTCT. Provide legal and policy advice on questions of law or legal practice to staff within the ACTCT when requested. Support the ACTCT in leadership, management and building the capacity and professionalism of the organisation. Develop sound working relationships with a range of key stakeholders and represent the Court at inter-agency meetings, court user groups, professional bodies, and the Directorate or Whole-Of-Government working groups. Eligibility/ Other Requirements: To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. Legal qualifications from an Australian tertiary institution/admission as a legal practitioner in an Australian state or territory. Admission as a practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory. Previous experience working in a court environment is highly desirable. At least three years post-admission experience as a legal practitioner. Accreditation under the National Mediation Accreditation System or ability in obtaining accreditation within a managed timeframe. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check. Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a pitch that addresses the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae and the names of the contact details…
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