Associate to Judge Mansini

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Melbourne VIC Purpose of Position The Associate is part of a small team assisting a Judge in the day‑to‑day management of Chambers and Court. The Associate is responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to the Judge and supervising and delegating tasks to the Deputy Associate. Key Duties Day‑to‑day running of chambers including responding to enquiries Supervise the work of the Deputy Associate Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing Ensure the court’s case management system is up‑to‑date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices Other duties as required Eligibility Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship Security and character clearance – the successful applicant 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 Selection Criteria Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels Demonstrated high‑level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team A high standard of ethical behaviour How to Apply To apply, please complete the application form addressing the key selection criteria on the Court’s careers portal. As part of your application you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application. If you have any issues with applying, please email ***********@fedcourt.gov.au Diversity and Inclusion Federal Court 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. About the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (FCFCOA Act), which came into effect on 1 September 2021, merged the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia into a unified court system known as the FCFCOA. The FCFCOA (Division 1) is a superior court that handles the most complex family law cases and serves as the appellate court for family law matters. It operates nationwide, except in Western Australia. The FCFCOA (Division 2), a federal court, shares jurisdiction over family law and child support with Division 1, but also handles general federal law matters, such as administrative law, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and migration law. The Federal Court of Australia entity engages employees under the Public Service Act 1999 to support the Federal Court, the FCFCOA (Divisions 1 and 2), and the National Native Title Tribunal. Established by the 2016 Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act, each court retains its own identity and judicial independence. FCFCOA employees are covered by the Federal Court Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr