Executive Director, Legal, Magistrates Court
Full-time Permanent

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.

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.

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📌 Executive Director, Legal, Magistrates Court | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Capital Territory
📍 Canberra