Case Manager to Judicial Registrar or Senior Judicial RegistrarThe Courts are seeking highly capable candidates who are enthusiastic, driven, and motivated to assist in achieving the Courts' objectives and perform the key functions of a Case Manager to provide high-level administrative and court support to a Senior Judicial Registrar or Judicial Registrar.Senior Judicial Registrars and Judicial Registrars now undertake, under the new case management pathway, a significant proportion of first return directions and interlocutory work in the FCFCOA (Divisions 1 and 2) previously undertaken by judges, and perform dispute resolution to resolve proceedings. Case Managers will support registrars in the case management of family law matters. This includes supporting registrars working on various areas across the Courts, including the Evatt List within the Lighthouse project, and in relation to PPP-500 small claims property matters. Subject to their skills and experiences, successful applicants may also support Senior Judicial Registrars and Judicial Registrars who undertake judicial work nationally.The role may support one or more registrars or national case management processes flexibly in order to account for workload demands.Key Responsibilities and DutiesExercise sound administrative skills to assist Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars, including assisting with the preparation of matters for court lists and dispute resolution events;Assist with the efficient and effective running of the chambers of Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars, including through preparing correspondence, providing links for electronic court events, and managing the schedule of hearings and engagements in the Court databases;Use Court applications and associated documentation to accurately enter and maintain information on Court databases, enter and disseminate listing information, and manage Court records and files;Assist registrars in the administrative planning and case management of matters including in the preparation and publication of orders, liaising with Judges' chambers, litigants, and other services;Build relationships with Court users and be responsive to requests from external and internal stakeholders;Assist with the administrative aspects of referral of matters to judges, Senior Judicial Registrars, Judicial Registrars, Child Dispute Services staff, and other registry staff;Provide administrative support to Senior Judicial Registrars and/or Judicial Registrars working on key initiatives, including the Lighthouse Project and on PPP-500 small claims property matters.Running and case managing matters in Court events (Court Officer).Formal Qualifications and ExperienceExperience within a court, administrative or legal environment is highly regarded. Qualifications of an administrative nature are desirable.Selection CriteriaSound administrative and organisational skills.High-level communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels. Be able to exercise tact and discretion, act impartially and maintain confidentiality at all times.Demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative support including demonstrated commitment to excellence in service delivery and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to manage several processes at once, attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and apply planning and problem-solving skills of moderate complexity.Demonstrated working knowledge or ability to quickly acquire a sound working knowledge of court procedures, guidelines, policies, and practice, including the computerised information systems used by the Courts.Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a geographically dispersed team with limited direction, and the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.Sound IT proficiency, including the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology quickly and effectively.Contact OfficerFor more information, confidential enquiries can be made to Kirsten Hatwell and Lela Vidakovic, National Coordinators – Legal Case Managers/Senior Judicial Registrar Associates at ****** with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, including: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, 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.
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