$120,390 - $145,107 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation Ongoing, Full-time Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney - Queens Square Position Overview The National Registrars support the National Judicial Registrars (Original Jurisdiction and Appeals) with: allocation and reallocation of original jurisdiction and appellate work to judges on a national basis across all NPAs. This involves an analysis of each matter and application of the NCF Allocation Protocols. Overall, it involves supporting all judges nationally, their related staff and registries, to ensure consistent and appropriate allocations of judge-related matters. in-depth analysis and assessment of judicial workload across original jurisdiction and appellate matters and providing recommendations regarding the management of judge-related workload. ensuring that judges, their related staff and registries, as well as litigants and other external stakeholders, have a clear understanding as to the operation of the NCF, including ensuring that the website, intranet, training materials and other NCF resources are up to date. This role would suit a lawyer who can demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Court’s jurisdiction, practices and procedures and familiarity with all of the Court’s nine NPAs, or the ability to acquire such knowledge and familiarity quickly. Major Activities The core areas of activity for the National Registrars are outlined below. Support allocation and management of judicial workOriginal jurisdiction judicial work Provide oversight, training and support to registry staff, as required, to ensure that all new judge-related original jurisdiction filings are processed appropriately by registries. This will require regular liaison with judges, their related staff and registries, legal practitioners and litigants. Assisting the National Judicial Registrar – Original Jurisdiction with the allocation of original jurisdiction work, including oversight of the preparation of summaries and allocation emails for new judge-related original jurisdiction matters, and assisting with the preparation of such summaries and emails, as required. Review all new judge-related original jurisdiction matters and promptly assess the nature, urgency and complexity of each matter in accordance with the NCF Allocation Protocols. Consider all matters proposed for reallocation, promptly ascertain their current status, urgency and complexity, and accurately assess the judicial work that is likely to be required to finalise each matter, including the likely timing and duration of any future hearings that are likely to be required. Make recommendations in relation to the appropriate allocation and reallocation of judicial work, having regard to judicial workload and availability considerations, including assisting with the preparation of dockets for newly appointed judges. Full Court and appellate work Undertake the preparation of case summaries for Full Court and appellate matters. Undertake case management support, including preparing initial triage materials and providing recommendations as to the appropriate case management of Full Court and appellate matters for consideration by the National Judicial Registrar – Appeals and the National Appeals Coordinating Judge. Consultation with the Chief Justice, National Appeals Co-ordinating Judge, CEO & Principal Registrar and National Judicial Registrar – Appeals in respect of the allocation and listing of Full Court and appellate matters during and outside dedicated sitting periods, including dealing with expedited appeals. High level support to the Chief Justice, National Appeals Co-ordinating Judge, CEO & Principal Registrar and National Judicial Registrar – Appeals regarding the management of the Court’s Full Court and appellate workload, including keeping up to date with significant developments in High Court and Full Court matters, with a view to keeping all judges updated in relation to developments that potentially affect matters in their dockets. Workload analysis and monitoring Undertake in-depth analysis and reporting of federal law work across original jurisdiction and appellate matters. This reporting will include analysing trends in filings (e.g. nature, complexity, filing party, location, allocation and resolution of matters across NPAs and areas of practice). Monitoring original jurisdiction and Full Court and appellate matters to ensure the Court record is accurate and taking appropriate action, as required. Other aspects of the role Ensure that judges, their related staff and registries, as well as litigants and other external stakeholders, have a clear understanding as to the operation of the NCF, including ensuring that the website, intranet, training materials and other NCF resources are up to date, and conducting regular training sessions. Support the development of policy and practice in the Court, including the drafting of practice documents and website material and preparing policy papers and reports for judges’ meetings and judicial committee meetings. In addition, preparing presentations and papers for meetings, seminars and workshops. Where appropriate, perform delegated judicial functions pursuant to the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) and other legislative instruments, as performed by Judicial Registrars of the Court, such as in the area of costs, duty registrar practice and determining certain insolvency applications. Competencies & Attributes To undertake this role the successful applicant must have: attained a legal qualification and be admitted to practice. a sound understanding of the jurisdiction and practices and procedures of the Court or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly. a familiarity with all of the Court’s nine NPAs, or the ability to acquire such familiarity quickly. strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead a small team of staff working on the allocation of judicial work and to foster positive relationships with registries, judges, staff and external stakeholders the ability to undertake analytical and legal work and critically evaluate a large volume of information in a high-pressured environment. the ability to work autonomously with the necessary authority and accountability to manage work but also work collaboratively as part of a small team. the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Formal Qualifications Legal qualifications and admission as a practitioner of the High Court and/or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia. Selection Criteria Familiarity with all of the Court’s nine NPAs and demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Court’s jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to acquire such familiarity and knowledge quickly. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, foster positive professional relationships and influence decision making. The ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information and represent the Court externally. Well-developed legal research and analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to understand the character of Court matters and summarise complex legal concepts. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate large volumes of information and make accurate decisions in a timely manner. How to apply To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application. If you have any technical issues with applying, please email fedcourt.gov.au Eligibility Employment 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 Inclusion Federal 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 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/recruitability Position Description WORD Opens in new window Position Description PDF Opens in new window
