Registrar Support Team Leader

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia provided pay range This range is provided by Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$94,563.00/yr - A$105,910.00/yr Positions are available in Melbourne, Dandenong, Sydney and Wollongong. Position overview Registrars undertake most case management and interlocutory work previously performed by judges, plus a significant proportion of dispute resolution events. Registrar support staff (CMs, LCMs, SJR Associates) provide direct support to registrars in managing family law caseloads, including specialist lists such as the Evatt List and National Contravention List. The Registrar Support Team Leader oversees registrar support staff under a national structure led by the Director – National Registrar Support. Team Leaders must be proactive, collaborative, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills to ensure effective operations locally and nationally. Key Responsibilities and Duties Team Leaders ensure sufficient resources for registrar support, safeguarding efficient handling of family law matters. Resourcing: Manage leave coverage and allocations locally/remotely; collaborate nationally; report to Director; respond to stakeholder requests. Recruitment/Training: Assist with recruitment, induction, onboarding, and training; lead regional training; coordinate IT access; liaise with P&C; support ongoing training schedules and resource updates. Management: Approve leave/timesheets; manage probation; build stakeholder relationships; facilitate training; conduct performance/wellbeing check‑ins; anticipate workload pressures; report on staff performance. Policies/Processes: Maintain knowledge of case management systems and chambers processes; provide advice to ensure compliance with national guidelines. Additional Support: Provide ad hoc legal/administrative support when chambers are short staffed; draft correspondence, prepare reports, manage hearing schedules, engage with databases; support registrars in other registries/regions; candidates may be offered national operations/policy roles. Professional qualifications, competencies and attributes Tertiary qualifications in law or management are desirable but not mandatory. Prior court experience is advantageous. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Exemplary communication, negotiation, interpersonal and relationship‑building skills. Strong analytical, change management and operational skills, focused on exceptional service delivery. Attention to detail and accuracy in written and oral communications. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, building positive relationships and handling sensitive information appropriately. Substantial management knowledge and experience leading teams in varied environments. Sound knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of court procedures, guidelines, policies, and IT systems. Personally, they will be effective communicators and negotiators with proven ability to lead, support and develop their registrar support cohort within a national framework. Selection criteria Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels. Ability to exercise tact and discretion, act impartially and maintain confidentiality at all times. Demonstrated leadership skills and management experience, ideally in a court or public service setting. Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and planning and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated working knowledge or capability to quickly acquire a high‑level working knowledge of key internal procedures, guidelines, policies and practices used in the Courts. Sound IT proficiency, including the use of videoconferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Webex, and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology quickly and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a geographically dispersed team with limited direction, and the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the application of the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, to abide by the APS Code of Conduct and the ability to comply with the principles of Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety. Applications close on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEDT). Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia by 2x Contact Officer How to apply To apply, please complete the application form 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 technical issues with applying, please email Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following: 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 court of their employment. Health clearance – the successful applicant may be required to complete a health declaration or attend a medical assessment to confirm their fitness for duty. 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 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. 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 a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Other, and Legal Industries: Administration of Justice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law #J-18808-Ljbffr