October 15, 2024

Federal Court of Australia

Canberra

FULL TIME

APS 4 - Deputy Associate to Judge Leishman

Position Overview

The Deputy Associate is part of a team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Deputy Associate is to assist the Associate and deputise for them when they are on leave or on circuit.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Undertake the Court Officer role.

Assist the Associate in the day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.

Manage chambers in the absence of the Associate.

Assist the Associate in updating the Court’s case management system and the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.

Undertake legal research as required by the Judge.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

It is mandatory that the candidates have completed (or at least be in 4th year) a Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent).

Applicants may be required to provide an example of written work demonstrating their legal research and writing skills.

Selection Criteria

Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once.

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 and participate in collective work practices.

The ability to travel on circuits.

Experience in a legal environment.

Eligibility
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.

Recruit Ability
Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability 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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Officer
For more information please contact Sue Cohen, Manager Court Services, Canberra via sue.cohen@fedcourt.gov.au.

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