Position Overview The Data Specialist, Litigants in Person and Pro Bono Team, will play a critical role in supporting the objectives of the Court’s Litigants in Person and Pro Bono Project and ensuring new initiatives and measures implemented by the Project are backed up by accurate and reliable data. This role will be integral in developing new tools and workflows, as well as providing important input into the Court’s research partnership with the University of New South Wales regarding litigants in person and the administration of justice.

The Data

Specialist will also work closely with the Court’s National Operations Team in relation to workload analysis and reporting.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

- Creating, managing, maintaining and providing quality assurance of data relating to unrepresented litigants in the Court;
- Interpretating and undertaking in-depth analysis of data to provide an evidence base for strategic and operational decision-making concerning litigants in person;
- Providing strategic input and advice for the evidence-based components of the Court’s research partnership on litigants in person with the University of New South Wales;
- Working with the National Operations Team and the Court’s Business Information and Data Teams to design and maintain a suite of tools and systems to better capture data about litigants in person and implement related new initiatives;
- Supporting the integration of new tools and systems into the Court’s upgraded case management systems under the Digital Court Program;
- Providing subject matter expertise in the ongoing development and implementation of the Court’s Digital Court Program;
- Critically analysing data and identifying trends to support the National Operations Team in workload analysis and reporting concerning litigants in person;
- Preparing and delivering a range of reports on litigants in person for the Chief Justice, CEO/Principal Registrar, Deputy Principal Registrar, Senior Judicial Registrar (Litigants in Person and Pro Bono) and National Operations Team.




- Investigating innovative uses of AI tools for the Court’s litigants in person and pro bono work and reporting back to key internal stakeholders on findings.

The Data Specialist will also perform such other duties, as required or directed, from time to time in support of the Court’s Litigants in Person and Pro Bono Project and National Operations Team.

Formal Qualifications

Completion of tertiary studies in a field relevant to the role is essential. Experience with Microsoft Copilot will be regarded favourably.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally in a legal environment or in the community/non-profit sector.
2. Robust understanding of data governance and quality assurance principles.
3. High proficiency in relevant software and data tools.
4. Well-developed organisational skills, with a demonstrated capacity to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment and manage competing priorities.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
6. Problem solving and strategic analysis skills, including the ability to evaluate large volumes of information quickly.
7. The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, including strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.

Eligibility

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

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
2. 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.

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

How to apply To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a two-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 1000). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment

Candidates may use AI tools to assist with their participation in this recruitment process unless otherwise advised. Where AI tools are used, candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is transparent, accurate, and genuinely reflects their own skills, capabilities, and experience.

For more information, see:

Principles for candidate use of AI in Recruitment

Diversity and Inclusion The Federal Court of 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.

The Federal Court of 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.

Contact Officer For more information, please contact Stephanie Sanders, Director of Legal Operations Data and Analytics via email [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Data Specialist (Litigants in Person and Pro Bono) (Adelaide)
🏢 Federal Court of Australia
📍 Adelaide