Associate
Job No:
FedCourt153
Location:
Parramatta, NSW
Division: Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Section: Judicial Support
Classification: Australian Public Service Level 5 (APS 5)
Salary: $71,152 - $75,445 per annum plus superannuation
Job Type: Non-ongoing, full-time for a period of 6 months with possible extensions
Position No.: 6340
Reports to: Judicial Services Team Leader or Registry Manager
Overview of Agency
The Federal Court of Australia (the Entity) is a non-Corporate listed entity for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and a statutory agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999. The Entity supports the operations of the Federal Court of Australia (FCA), Family Court of Australia (FCoA), the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) and the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT). The FCA, FCoA and FCC are Chapter III Courts under the Australian Constitution and continue to operate as individual judicial jurisdictions.
Court Jurisdiction
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia was established by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 (the Act) as an independent federal court under Chapter III of the Australian Constitution. Prior to 12 April 2013, under the Federal Magistrates Act 1999, the Court was known as the Federal Magistrates Court and its judicial officers as federal magistrates. The Court was established to handle less complex matters in the areas of family law and general federal law.
The Court sits in all capital cities, selected major regional centres and circuits to a number of regional locations. The Court is a federal court of record and a court of law and equity.
Purpose of position
The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day to day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.
Important Functions
The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out his or her duties so as to:
• satisfy all relevant statutory obligations
• satisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct
• contribute to and support achievement of the Court’s Strategic and Business Plans
• operate within the Court’s policies and procedural guide lines, and
• support and contribute to the Court’s Service Charter
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
2. Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
3. Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
4. Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
5. Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
6. Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
7. Other duties as required.
Reporting Relationships
Associates report to their assigned Judicial Services Team Leader or Registry Manager.
Eligibility
Employment with the Federal Court of Australia is subject to the requirement of the Public Service Act 1999. The following requirements also apply:
- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must be an Australian citizenship, unless the Chief Operating Officer waives that requirement.
- National Police Check – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
- Health clearance – the successful applicant must be fit for duties and will be required to complete a health declaration and may be required to attend a medical assessment to confirm their fitness for duty.
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an Australian Public Service agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired, unless the Public Service Commissioner agrees.
Desirable Qualifications
It is a desirable that candidates have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law.
Selection Criteria
1. Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
2. Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
3. The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
4. Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
5. A high standard of ethical behaviour.
6. An understanding of the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and a commitment to abide by the APS Code of Conduct. The ability to comply with principles of workplace diversity and occupational health and safety.
How to Apply
To be considered you will need to upload a comprehensive statement of claims against the selection criteria (1000 word maximum) and attach an up to date resume by 11:55pm AEDT on 6 February 2019.
For more information contact Susan McLear on 02 9893 5525.
Please note once you submit your application you will not be able to edit it.