Appointment of a Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory
The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Ms Tara Cheyne 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 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 eligibility, conditions and terms of appointment for a Magistrate are set out in the Magistrates Court Act 1930. The selection criteria for a Magistrate is set out in the Magistrates Court (Magistrates Appointment Requirements) Determination 2009, which can be found on the ACT Legislation Register at www.legislation.gov.au.
Remuneration, allowances and entitlements are set independently by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal (www.remunerationtribunal.act.gov.au).
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 following 12 months.
More information regarding eligibility, selection criteria and the personal particulars form are available at act.gov.au.
Enquiries and Expressions of Interest
Written expressions of interest addressing the selection criteria and a current curriculum vitae, and the personal particulars form should be emailed to .
General inquiries should be directed to Mr David Pryce, Director-General, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, by email to or on .
Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Government Administration
Base pay range: A$420,168.00/yr - A$420,168.00/yr
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