Judge Of The Supreme Court Of Nauru

The Government of Nauru seeks expressions of interest from persons suitably qualified under Part V of the Constitution of the Republic of Nauru to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Nauru on a circuit basis. Demonstrated experience as a judicial officer is essential. The Supreme Court is a superior court of record that hears and determines a wide range of matters, inclusive of civil, criminal, land and constitutional matters. The successful candidate will be required to travel to Nauru to preside over cases as and when required. Functions hearing and determining constitutional, criminal, civil and all other matters brought before the Court in accordance with Nauruan law and procedure; delivering fair, balanced and consistent decisions according to law and within time‑based benchmarks; writing high quality judgments comparable with the importance of the decisions of a superior Court of record; working collaboratively with and providing collegiate support to the other judicial officers; and working constructively with key stakeholders, including legal practitioners, the Registry of Courts and self‑represented litigants. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in the law and its underlying principles, especially relating to criminal and civil matters Experience in dealing with land matters in the Pacific region or of similar ownership of land would be an advantage Decisiveness and ability to discharge judicial functions promptly High level of professional expertise and ability in the areas of professional specialisation Intellectual and analytical ability Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with peers and members of the public, which include clearly explaining the procedure and decisions to all parties Effective management of workload Ability to maintain authority and inspire respect Willingness to participate in ongoing judicial education Ability to introduce, use and willingness to learn modern information technology progressively Personal Attributes Integrity Independence and impartiality Good character Courtesy and patience Willingness to work and adapt to the constraints of a small community with limitations and having respect for different culture and expectations Competency and Qualification Requirements Bachelor of Laws from a common law jurisdiction At least 10 years' post‑admission legal practice experience as a senior counsel or as a judicial officer of a superior court with the ability to preside over civil, criminal, constitutional and judicial review matters Knowledge and experience of a range of legal subjects and the ability to analyse and formulate judgments and apply the principles of law and equity to develop legal jurisprudence Term of Appointment The successful applicant's appointment will be for three years, subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract and the possibility of further renewals based on performance. Remuneration and Benefits The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary in Australian currency, rent‑free accommodation, travel to and from Nauru, transport and internet while in Nauru, which is prescribed under the Supreme Court Judges Conditions of Service, Salaries and Allowances Regulations Application Requirements letter of expression of interest setting out how the applicant meets the requirements of the position; a curriculum vitae of no more than four pages, including the names and contact information for three professional referees; and 5 recent court decisions demonstrating the applicant's scope of experience and ability to address legal problems in different areas of the law. Closing Date 30th November Any late submission of an expression of interest will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr