Project Officer

Job No: FedCourt180

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Closing Date: 29 Mar 2019 AEST

Section: International Programs
Classification: Australian Public Service Level 3 (APS 3)
Salary: $57,235 - $61,774 per annum, plus superannuation
Job Type: Non-ongoing, full-time or part-time (4 days per week) for a period of up to 2 years subject to funding approval.
Reports to: Director, International Programs & PJSI 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.

Jurisdiction
The Federal Court of Australia was created by the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) as a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. Its overarching goal is to contribute to the social and economic development and wellbeing of all Australians by applying and upholding the rule of law. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia when necessary. The Court has jurisdiction in relation to almost all civil matters and some summary and indictable criminal matters arising under Australian federal law. The Court is able to hear cases in relation to admiralty, bankruptcy, competition, consumer protection, corporations, fair work, human rights, intellectual property and native title. It also has the power to review some Federal Government decisions in areas such as social security, immigration and taxation.

Position Overview
The Federal Court of Australia is globally recognised as an exemplar of judicial development with an uncompromising commitment to the quality of its services. The Court has close relationships with judges and courts around the world, particularly across Asia and the Pacific. Since its establishment in 1977 the Court has played a significant role in the provision of assistance to over 40 countries. Its strong collaborative links and unparalleled access to networks and individuals around the world provide invaluable resources in the delivery of high quality professional development and capacity building support to partner judiciaries in both bilateral and multilateral contexts. Subject to funding approval, the Court seeks a Project Officer to assist with the organisation and implementation of the Court’s international development assistance programs, particularly the Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative (PJSI).

Major Activities

1. Organising and implementing (remotely and in-country) the Courts’ international development assistance programs, particularly the PJSI;
2. Project administration, including coordinating, tracking, and organising all aspects of international logistics, drafting and compiling project materials, and reviewing and contributing to activity and Initiative reporting;
3. Budget and activity cost tracking, including financial administration and timely acquittal of all activity expenditure;
4. Effective communication working cross-culturally;
5. Working collaboratively with other team members across the International Programs Unit to support the Unit’s administration, including management of volunteers; and
6. Any other tasks required to support the activities and projects of the International Programs Unit.

Key Relationships
Judicial and court officers within the Federal Court, other Australian courts, and partner courts in other countries, and the International Programs team.

Formal Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in international development, project management or a related field; or at least experience working within the international development sector in a similar project support role.

Special Requirements
Potential travel in the Asia-Pacific region, including remote locations; and flexibility to work irregular
hours if required, particularly during travel.

Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated experience implementing development assistance activities, preferably in the law and justice sector;
2. Demonstrated experience in:
a. effectively organising and implementing development assistance activities, including international logistics and administration;
b. administering projects to a high standard, on time and within budget;
c. drafting resources, reports and other project-related documents;
d. budget tracking, including administration, monitoring and acquittals;
3. Effective interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills with stakeholders of various seniority, across cultures;
4. Working collaboratively, and with minimal supervision;
5. Ability to be flexible and deliver high quality and timely outputs in a dynamic environment of changing and competing priorities;
6. Attention to detail and pro-active approach to solving problems; and
7. Proficient in using technology to perform functions and maximise reach/efficiency of activities, including Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

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.

How to Apply
To be considered you will need to upload a comprehensive statement of claims against the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages / 1000 words) and attach an up to date resume (maximum 2 pages / 1000 words) by 11:55pm AEDT on 28 March 2019.

For more information contact Nicole Cherry, Project Manager, International Programs by email: Nicole.Cherry@fedcourt.gov.au

Please note once you submit your application you will not be able to edit it.