Department: Torts Justice
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

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Req ID: 85275

The Attorney General is seeking applications from persons qualified for appointment as an Acting Judge under the Local Court Act 2007. An Acting Judge will primarily sit in the Bail Division and will be called upon at short notice to hear bail applications on weekends, public holidays, during the mid-year recess, during the annual shutdown period and during judicial conferences.

Applicants must be Australian lawyers of at least five years’ standing, or current or former judicial officers, who have retired within the last three years. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high degree of demonstrated proficiency in a relevant area of law, whether in practice in the Local Court, the Children’s Court or otherwise.

In addition, all applicants should address the list of personal and professional qualities for judicial appointments at Judicial Careers as part of their application.

Professional qualities

Proficiency in the law and its underlying principles
High level of professional expertise and ability in the areas of professional specialisation
Applied experience (through the practice of law or other branches of legal practice)
Intellectual and analytical ability
Ability to discharge duties promptly
Capacity to work under pressure
Effective oral,



written and interpersonal skills with peers and members of the public
Ability to clearly explain 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 use, or willingness to learn, modern information technology
Willingness to sit on weekends, public holidays, during the annual shutdown and during judicial conferences
Retired within the last three years as a Judge, Magistrate or legal practitioner in NSW

Personal qualities

Integrity
Independence and impartiality
Positive character
Common sense and good judgement
Courtesy and patience
Social awareness

Note: Probity checks will be conducted.

Applications: To be submitted in Word or PDF, accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees. Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number 85275.

It will be necessary for previous applicants to submit a fresh application if they still seek such appointment.

Applications close: 11.59pm AEST – Friday, 7 August 2026

If you would like to make further enquiries, contact His Honour Judge Allen, Chief Judge, contact 0407 261 964.

Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to jobs.dcj.nsw.gov.au and search Job Reference Number 85275.

📌 Acting Judge - Local Court of New South Wales (Haymarket)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Haymarket