Job Description

Associate to an FCFCOA Judge - Division 2

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Federal Court of Australia – Parramatta NSW

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This position sits within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Division 2

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Purpose of Position

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The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.

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Key Responsibilities and Duties

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- Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
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- Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
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- Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
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- Ensure the court's case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
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- Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
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- Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
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- Other duties as required.
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Selection Criteria

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- Robust communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.
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- Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
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- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
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- Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
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- A high standard of ethical behaviour.
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Contact Officer

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For more information, please contact Lynne Weidle, Judicial Services Team Leader via telephone02 8623 4***or email************@fcfcoa.gov.au.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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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.

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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.

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RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility 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

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Applications close on Wednesday 29th October at 11.30pm (AEDT).

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Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

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- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship;
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- 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;
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- Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period
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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.

📌 Associate to an FCFCOA Judge - Division 2 (Parramatta)
🏢 Federal Court of Australia
📍 Parramatta