The ACT Supreme Court is a superior court of record enjoying civil, criminal and appellate jurisdiction.
An appeal lies to the Supreme Court from the ACT Magistrates Court, the Childrens Court, and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The Supreme Court exercises jurisdiction in corporates law, adoptions, probate and other matters including admiralty.
Job description
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 Resident Judge to the Supreme of the Australian Capital Territory.
The eligibility, conditions and terms of appointment for a Resident Judge are set out in the Supreme Court Act 1933. The selection criteria for a Resident Judge is set out in the Supreme Court (Resident Judges Appointment Requirements) Determination 2026 (No 1), which can be found on the ACT Legislation .
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.
How to Apply: Written Expressions of Interest, addressing the Selection Criteria and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, personal particulars form, and declaration of private interests should be emailed to ***************@act.gov.au.
General inquiries should be directed to Mr Ray Johnson, a/g Director-General, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, by email to ***************@act.gov.au or on (02) 6207 0***.
You can find the full position description, and a personal particulars and declaration of private interests form on the ACT Government Jobs website: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/independent-statutory-offices/permanent/resident-judge-of-the-supreme-court-of-the-australian-capital-territory.
Expressions of interest close on Friday 1 May 2026. Late applications may be accepted at the selection panel’s discretion.