Judicial Registrar/Director– Cultural Liaison Officers and Director - CLDI

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Sydney CBD NSW

The role of Judicial Registrar/Director - Cultural Liaison Officers and Director – Cultural and Language Diversity and Inclusion (Judicial Registrar/Director – CLO and CLDI) is multi-faceted requiring the occupier of the role to be agile, enthusiastic, driven and motivated to assist in achieving the Court’s objectives and perform the key functions of this role. It provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in, and influence, important migration-related case management reforms that will improve access to justice and reduce delays.

The Director – CLO and CLDI will oversee a team of Cultural Liaison Officers (CLOs) to support CALD court users to effectively engage with the court process, understand the role of the Court in migration matters, and obtain appropriate legal and social support throughout their court journey.

The Director – CLO and CLDI will mentor and support the CLO team, fostering strong internal relationships with Judicial Registrars and registry staff, as well as external partnerships with legal and social service providers and community organisations. The Director – CLO and CLDI will also collaborate with the Director – Migration Registrars and Legal Operations and Director – Access, Equity, and Inclusion to enhance stakeholder relations at the national level, contribute to the development of policies and procedures, and lead and support education and training initiatives and special projects aimed at improving access to justice.

The role of a Judicial Registrar (to be exercised approximately 20% of the time allocated to this full time role – that is; 1 day per 5 day week)



is to give the successful applicant the opportunity to obtain hands‑on experience in the work they are supporting as Director CLO and CLDI while, as for any Judicial Registrar working in the Migration Division, assisting the Court to address the issues listed below to:

- enhance the ability of the Court to respond to emerging trends in the migration caseload,
- alleviate workload pressures on Judges and make the Court process as efficient as possible,
- improve culturally responsive support to culturally and linguistically diverse court users, and
- implement improved policies, practices and procedures to drive efficiencies in the Court’s migration jurisdiction.

"Please refer to the Position Description for the key responsibilities, and other relevant information about the role".

Professional qualifications, competencies and attributes

The successful applicant must have legal qualifications and admission as a practitioner of the High Court and/or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.

Additional qualifications in migration law, for example as an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, will be considered favourably, but are not essential.

The successful applicant for a Judicial Registrar role must also have:

- a minimum of 5 years’ post admission experience




- the ability to exercise delegated judicial powers and functions at a high level in migration proceedings in the Court pursuant to section 254 of the FCFCOA Act, including the ability to preside over Court hearings and exercise judicial discretion;
- considerable experience in general federal law or civil law, with a particular focus on migration litigation;
- a thorough understanding of case management principles;
- a comprehensive understanding of the migration jurisdiction and the Court’s practices and procedures;
- a proven ability to:
- work autonomously and with the necessary authority and accountability;
- manage multiple responsibilities effectively and prioritise matters appropriately; and
- build and sustain positive relationships with a network of key stakeholders internally and externally.

To be successful in the role of Director – CLO and CLDI, the ideal candidate should possess:

- Strong leadership experience or demonstrated capability in mentoring, guiding, and leading a geographically dispersed team.
- Demonstrated experience and training in cultural competency.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify areas for improvement within existing processes and develop cutting-edge solutions.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including community organisations, legal aid providers, and court staff.
- Good understanding of court processes and the migration law system, with the ability to effectively communicate this knowledge to both team members and court users.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring
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📌 Judicial Registrar/Director– Cultural Liaison Officers and Director (Sydney)
🏢 Federal Circuit And Family Court Of Australia
📍 Sydney