Deputy Associate
Job No:
FedCourt163
Location:
Rockhampton, QLD
Division: Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Section: Judicial Support
Classification: Australian Public Service Level 4 (APS 4)
Salary: $63,794 - $69,264 per annum plus superannuation
Job Type: Non-ongoing, full-time for a period of 9 months with possible extensions
Position No.: 6352
Reports to: Judicial & Registry Services Team Leader
Overview of Agency
The Federal Court of Australia (the Entity) is a non-Corporate listed entity for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and a statutory agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999. The Entity supports the operations of the Federal Court of Australia (FCA), Family Court of Australia (FCoA), the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) and the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT). The FCA, FCoA and FCC are Chapter III Courts under the Australian Constitution and continue to operate as individual judicial jurisdictions.
Court Jurisdiction
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia was established by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 (the Act) as an independent federal court under Chapter III of the Australian Constitution. Prior to 12 April 2013, under the Federal Magistrates Act 1999, the Court was known as the Federal Magistrates Court and its judicial officers as federal magistrates. The Court was established to handle less complex matters in the areas of family law and general federal law.
The Court sits in all capital cities, selected major regional centres and circuits to a number of regional locations. The Court is a federal court of record and a court of law and equity.
Purpose of position
The Deputy Associate is part of a team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Deputy Associate is to assist the Associate and deputise for them when they are on leave or on circuit.
Important Functions
The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out his or her duties so as to:
• satisfy all relevant statutory obligations
• satisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct
• contribute to and support achievement of the Court’s Strategic and Business Plans
• operate within the Court’s policies and procedural guide lines, and
• support and contribute to the Court’s Service Charter
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. Undertake the Court Officer role.
2. Assist the Associate in the day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
3. Manage chambers in the absence of the Associate.
4. Assist the Associate in updating the Court’s case management system and the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
5. Undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
6. Other duties as required.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Judicial & Registry Services Team Leader.
Eligibility
Employment with the Federal Court of Australia is subject to the requirement of the Public Service Act 1999. The following requirements also apply:
- Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must be an Australian citizenship, unless the Chief Operating Officer waives that requirement.
- National Police Check – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
- Health clearance – the successful applicant must be fit for duties and will be required to complete a health declaration and may be required to attend a medical assessment to confirm their fitness for duty.
Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an Australian Public Service agency are welcome to apply, but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired, unless the Public Service Commissioner agrees.
Selection Criteria
1. Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
2. Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once.
3. Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes and the Internet.
4. The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work practices.
5. The ability to travel on circuits.
6. Experience in a legal environment.
7. A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the application of the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, to abide by the APS Code of Conduct and the ability to comply with the principles of Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
8. Ability to undertake legal research (desirable but not mandatory).
How to Apply
To be considered you will need to upload a comprehensive statement of claims against the selection criteria (maximum 250 words per criteria) and attach an up to date resume by 11:55pm AEDT on 21 February 2019.
For more information contact Jo Bebernitz by phone: 07 4722 9306 or email: joanne.bebernitz@familycourt.gov.au
Please note once you submit your application you will not be able to edit it.