Senior Director, Legal (MC)
Full-time Permanent Details : The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT ) supports the proper administration of justice by providing high quality support to judicial officers and tribunal members and high-quality services to those using the courts and tribunal. It provides the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT ) with registry, court support, forensic, corporate and strategic services.
The ACTCT is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointed under the Court Procedures Act 2004 and has the following business areas:
Executive Registrar Supreme Court (including Supreme Court Registry Operations and Sheriff's Office) Registrar Magistrates Court (including Magistrates Court Registry Operations and the Forensic Medicine Centre) Registrar ACAT (including ACAT Registry Operations) Corporate and Strategic Services. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. To be eligible for temporary employment with the ACT Public Service you must hold a valid work visa, be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident. This position requires a degree in laws of an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, is appropriate to the duties of the office. This position requires admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory. Experience working in a court environment is highly desirable. Note: The nature of the organisation is such that staff may be exposed to occupational violence, vicarious trauma, sensitive material or information that may be confronting and culturally sensitive.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:
A two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities in the Position Description, having regard for the job requirements. A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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