Closes: 25 September 2026

Classification: ACT Courts and Tribunal Legal 3 Salary: $188,532 - $196,413 plus superannuation

Position No: 52333

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 September 2026

Contact Officer: ShioriX Wharton on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8666

Details: The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) is seeking an experienced legal practitioner to join the Magistrates Court as Executive Director, Legal. Reporting to the Registrar, you will provide high-level legal and policy advice, exercise the Registrar’s most complex powers, and support the effective operation of the Court.

This is a senior leadership role requiring excellent legal knowledge, sound judgement and strong people management skills. You will lead teams, work closely with judicial officers and stakeholders, and contribute to legislative, policy and procedural improvements across the Magistrates Court.

Eligibility/Other requirements: A law degree and admission as an Australian legal practitioner are mandatory. The role may involve exposure to sensitive or distressing material and requires regular in office attendance.

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A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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A law degree and admission as an Australian legal practitioner are mandatory.

📌 Executive Director, Legal, Magistrates Court | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra