Judicial Support

Judicial Support (Associate, Research Associate, Executive Support)$80,341 to $87,572 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationOngoing and non-ongoing; full-time and part-timeSydney and MelbournePosition Overview
We are recruiting for a number of upcoming and potential vacancies to support the effective operation of chambers within the Federal Court of Australia.

Judicial Support positions include:

Associate roles;Research Associate roles; andExecutive and Administrative Support roles.$80,341 to $87,572 per annum plus 15.4% superannuationOngoing and non-ongoing; full-time and part-timeSydney and MelbournePosition Overview
We are recruiting for a number of upcoming and potential vacancies to support the effective operation of chambers within the Federal Court of Australia.

Judicial Support positions include:

Associate roles;Research Associate roles; andExecutive and Administrative Support roles.Suitable candidates will be placed in a merit pool which may be used to fill future vacancies in all major capital cities.

Please note: the majority of roles are non-ongoing.
Employment may be offered for a total period of up to 18 months.
Future opportunities may also be promoted through judges websites and networks. Associate
The Associate provides high-level legal and administrative support to their judge and works closely with other chambers, registry and court staff to achieve desired outcomes.
This is a role that requires an articulate, energetic and flexible individual who can build positive professional relationships.
The Associate is responsible for contributing to the development of and adherence to nationally consistent practice and procedures within the individual Judge's Chambers.

Research Associate
The position is a key legal support role within the reformed structure of the Court.
The Research Associate role focuses on providing legal support to judges, as required due to overall workload volume or in relation to specific matters.
This legal support can be in relation to any of the Court's national practice areas.
Research Associates are expected to display a high level of professionalism and initiative, should be adaptable to changing demands and have an ability to maintain confidentiality.
Research Associates may at any given time be supporting one or more Judge, and across a variety of the Court's registries.

Executive and Administrative Support
The Executive and Administrative Support role provides administrative, legal and general support to a judge of the Court.
This role operates as a part of a small team within chambers to support the judge in managing and progressing cases efficiently and effectively.
This role is the main point of contact in chambers and is responsible for the efficient administration of chambers, including correspondence, file and diary management.
Executive and Administrative Support Officers also provide legal support to the judge, including assisting the judge with court work, with case management and with the production of orders and reasons.

Key duties
Judicial support staff may be required to undertake both administrative and legal support functions within chambers.
Depending on the role, duties may include:
Providing assistance to judges with tasks including judgment proofing, undertaking research, managing emails, memoranda and other chambers correspondence, including producing well drafted correspondence and speeches.Supporting a judge and their chambers by assisting with significant and complex matters requiring greater than usual assistance, including in-court assistance.Assist judges with the coordination and case management of matters, including organising the judge's court sittings, listings, court materials and liaising with parties, as required.Prepare case summaries of matters in the judge's docket based upon the nature and circumstances of the matter, the relevant legislation, practice and procedure and the rules of the Court.Optimising and implementing document management systems in chambers, including ensuring that all court files and other records are accurate and up to date.Organising meetings, seminars, appointments and other commitments, including attending to all logistics and arranging official travel.
Note, some interstate travel may be required.Qualifications
To be considered for Associate and Research Associate roles, candidates must hold legal qualifications and admission to practice as a practitioner of the High Court and/or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia; or be progressing towards admission, to the satisfaction of the judge.

Selection Criteria Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Court's jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly and the ability to interpret and apply legal principles, rules and regulations.The ability to carry out legal research, managing workloads appropriately to ensure that requests for legal research are responded to in an accurate and timely manner.Strong written and oral communication skills including legal drafting skills and the ability to prepare speeches, briefing papers and 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.Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including the use of electronic legal resources and the ability to learn and use the Court's case management systems and court room technology.Eligibility
Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:
Australian citizenship –successful applicants must hold Australian citizenship.Security and character clearance – successful applicants must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Federal Court of Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
For more information visit: recruitability

How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the FCA careers portal.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
Your preferred Judicial Support roleHow your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to the roleAny specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to meet the selection criteriaPrior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to.
It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a one-way video interview week commencing 16 December 2024.

If you have any issues with applying, please email

Application Close: Thursday 12 December 2024, at 11:30 pm (AEDT).
Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Officer
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