The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out his or her duties so as to:satisfy all relevant statutory obligationssatisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conductcontribute to and support achievement of the Court's Strategic and Business Plansoperate within the Court's policies and procedural guidelinessupport and contribute to the Court's Service CharterKey Responsibilities and DutiesDay-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.Supervise the work of the deputy associate.Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.Ensure the court's case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.Other duties as required.Selection CriteriaStrong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people of all levels.Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications and the internet.The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.A high standard of ethical behaviour.EligibilityEmployment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.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.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.Diversity and InclusionFederal Court 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.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.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:
https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitabilityContact OfficerFor more information, please contact Michelle Thornley via telephone (02) 8067 2252 or email ****** to applyTo apply, please complete the application form on the Court's careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email ****** Close:
Sunday 10 November 2024 at 11:30 pm (AEDT)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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