Migration law opportunities

- Contribute to an innovative approach to justice
- Challenging and rewarding legal roles with competitive remuneration packages
- Superannuation contributions of 15.4% and flexible working arrangements among other benefits
- Roles in a range of locations

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Court) is the biggest and busiest court in the federal judicial system, having broad jurisdiction across areas including family law, migration, bankruptcy, fair work, administrative law, intellectual property and consumer law. Sitting in all capital cities, the Court comprises 91 judges, hundreds of legal, social science and related support staff, and has the largest proportion of migration filings in the federal jurisdiction.

The Court is eager to engage experienced migration lawyers who are committed to delivering increased access to justice through ensuring the timely flow of migration cases through the Court.

This is an exciting chance to help drive important migration caseload reforms through the exercise of delegated judicial functions.





In addition to directions hearings and callover lists, Judicial Registrars provide critical support to Judges, hearing and determining a variety of interlocutory applications, including certain applications for summary dismissal and for reinstatement.

Judicial Registrars alleviate workload pressures on judges and support the development of coherent and consistent practices and procedures, facilitating the just resolution of migration proceedings according to law and as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible.

In addition to rewarding work, successful applicants will receive the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative national team and are eligible to receive attractive remuneration packages of between $200,583 - $208,445 including 15.4% superannuation.

For more information on the available positions, including how to apply, please download the position descriptions at www.fcfcoa.gov.au/careers

Applications close: 01 September 2026.

📌 Judicial Registrar- Migration (Adelaide)
🏢 Federal Court of Australia
📍 Adelaide