Case Manager

The Case Manager is part of a small team supporting Registrars to manage native title claims to resolution through litigation and/or associated alternative dispute resolution. The Case Manager provides administrative support to the Registrars. Major Activities Provide high level administrative support to Registrars (and Judges if required). Maintain and update the Registrar’s calendars. Utilise the various Court document processing systems including elodgment and casetrack. Correspond with parties and practitioners, including regarding Registrar listings, as required. Book venues, travel, accommodation and any other requirements for remote or regional Court proceedings and Registrar travel. Attend and support Court proceedings and mediations in remote or regional locations (including performing the role of Court Officer during such proceedings) as required. Other duties as required. The successful candidate will demonstrate high level administrative skills with an ability to meet deadlines and will have good attention to detail. The role requires strong written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. The ability to work well both within a small team and independently is essential. Other Requirements Flexibility to travel as required. Flexibility to work irregular hours. Current unrestricted driver's licence. Experience with Court procedures highly regarded. Experience with, and knowledge of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and social context highly regarded. Selection Criteria High level administrative and organisational skills. Good attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and with limited supervision. Ability to use electronic information systems and information technology. Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including with people from diverse backgrounds. 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 two‑page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 1000). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application. 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 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 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 disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr