AddressThis position is within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) - Division 1.
Purpose of position
This position is primarily responsible for the provision of services directly to the judiciary in specific locations and the public both locally (face to face) and/or nationally (as part of a dispersed national team).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The occupant of this position:
- Provides research assistance to judicial officers.
- Assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enters data into the Court’s case management system.
- Assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, with the Judge’s judgment writing as required including head notes, catch wording, and editing in line with the Court’s judgments publication standards.
- Undertakes judicial associate and client service (court officer) duties and provides assistance by updating chambers loose leaf series.
- Assists with the general operation of chambers, when required.
Qualifications
It is a mandatory that candidates have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law.
Selection Criteria
- Ability to undertake research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written correspondence.
- Sound organisational skills including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other court staff.
- Ability to operate computer-based equipment and associated word processing and other software.
- Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Family Court functions, the organisation, practices, procedures and terminology.
Salary
$71,560 - $78,001 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation.
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST on 21 June 2024.
Contact Officer
For more information, please contact James Colbert via telephone (02) 4910 6*** or email *************@fcfcoa.gov.au
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email P&*@fedcourt.gov.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
