Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory Skip to content The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Mr Shane Rattenbury MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Magistrate to the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory. The Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory has wide jurisdiction under the Magistrates Court Act 1930 and other legislation, including with respect to adult and children's criminal matters, care and protection, civil matters including family and personal protection orders and commercial leases, industrial criminal and civil matters, and coronial inquests.
The Magistrate will exercise the functions of a Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory, as arranged by the Chief Magistrate.
Magistrates are not permitted to undertake other employment, except with the written consent of the Attorney General.
The ACT Government is committed to a judiciary that is reflective of the broader community that it serves.
Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community including the private sector, government and community sector.
Women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
This expression of interest process may also be used to establish an order of merit to support future appointments as Magistrate over the next 12 months.
More information regarding eligibility, selection criteria and the personal particulars form may be obtained from justice.act.gov.au.
Magistrates are appointed under the Magistrates Court Act 1930 , by the ACT Executive, following consultation with the Chief Magistrate.
A person is eligible to be appointed as a Magistrate if they have been a lawyer for at least five years and if they are under the age of seventy years.
The selection criteria for appointment as a Magistrate is outlined in the Magistrates Court (Magistrates Appointment Requirements) Determination 2009 and can be found on the ACT Legislation Register Remuneration, allowances and entitlements are set independently by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal.
The current determination which sets remuneration, allowances and entitlements for Magistrates can be accessed here.
Other terms and conditions may be set by the Executive at the time of appointment.
Enquiries and Expressions of Interest Written expressions of interest, addressing the selection criteria, a current curriculum vitae and the personal particulars form should be emailed to .
Expressions of interest close on 14 October 2024.
Late applications may be accepted at the selection panel's discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
