Job Description
The position of judicial associate is responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to a judicial officer.
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Travel on circuit and judicial relief locations, both intra and interstate may be required.
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The purpose of this position is to ensure:
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that the judicial officer is able to conduct the business of the Court in a professional and efficient manner
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the timely completion of all tasks associated with court hearings, and
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to actively participate as a member of the judicial support team.
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Major Activities
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This role requires an individual who works well in a team environment. The position involves a number of competing priorities and therefore requires good organisational skills to meet these demands.
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The position of Judicial Associate has regular and substantial contact with members of the judiciary, court staff, legal practitioners, clients and external agencies including:
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liaison with client service / case coordination staff in respect to court files
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liaison with legal practitioners and clients in respect of orders and judgments and the listing of matters before the judicial officer
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liaison with external agencies including Legal Aid and the Australian Federal Police, and
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liaison with the Team Leader Judicial Support in respect to the judicial court calendar, leave and travel approvals, and other judicial entitlements.
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The major responsibilities of the Judicial Associate include:
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attending court with the judicial officer, including circuit sittings, to provide administrative support to the judicial officer during all trials, pre-trials and duty lists
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managing court files prior to and at the completion of trials to ensure that the files are maintained and up to date
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providing a high level of administrative support to the judicial officer to ensure the prompt distribution of orders and judgments
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entering data accurately into the Court's case management and other information systems to reflect the workload of the judicial officer
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making travel arrangements (flight bookings, accommodation reservations and car bookings) associated with circuit and relief sittings, and attendance at meetings and conferences
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updating the judicial officer's loose-leaf filing system to ensure that he/she has access to the most recent legislation and reference material
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undertaking personal work as required by the judicial officer, and
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providing assistance, if required, at conferences, functions and/or meetings to ensure that the respective event is conducted in a skilled manner.
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Selection Criteria
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Knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of, Family Court functions, organisation, practices, procedures and terminology.
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Demonstrated ability to undertake research, prepare reports and correspondence.
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Demonstrated ability to operate computer-based equipment and associated software packages such as word processing, e-mail and spreadsheet applications. Possess proficient keyboard skills.
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Demonstrated sound organisational skills, initiative, the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
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Well-developed personal skills, including tact, discretion and the ability to communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession,



the public and other court staff.
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Contact Officer
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For more information, please contact Sally Becher Judicial Service Team Leader via
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Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act ****, 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.
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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.
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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 disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:

📌 Judicial Associate To Justice Harper (New South Wales)
🏢 Federal Circuit And Family Court Of Australia
📍 New South Wales