EL 1 - Court Child Expert (Social Worker or Psychologist) - Melbourne
* Salary from 14 March 2025: Total remuneration including superannuation: $133,221 – $145,210 per annum ($115,443 – $125,832 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation)
* Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Part-time/Full-time
* Melbourne
This role is based in Melbourne. Other locations are listed on our careers portal - please ensure you apply for the correct location.
Jurisdiction: Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
Section: Court Children’s Service
Classification: Executive Level 1
Job Type: Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Part-time/Full-time
Location: Melbourne
Salary as of 14 March 2025: Total remuneration including superannuation: $133,221 – $145,210 per annum ($115,443 – $125,832 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation)
What is a Court Child Expert?
Court Child Experts are experienced social workers and psychologists who are passionate about the safety and wellbeing of children. The Court Child Expert plays a unique and critical role within Australia’s family law system through the provision of specialist social science expertise to assist families and the Courts in making decisions that are in children’s best interests.
Why become a Court Child Expert?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and be part of a number of world-leading initiatives designed to ensure safe and effective outcomes for children and families. The role of Court Child Expert offers the rewarding opportunity to ensure that the needs and voices of children inform important decisions made about them.
New Court Child Experts are provided with a supportive and structured induction program. All Court Child Experts are provided with ongoing professional development, access to an extensive literature library and regular professional supervision.
What does a Court Child Expert do?
Court Child Experts undertake a range of activities within the provisions of the FLA including:
* Conducting child-centred preliminary and comprehensive family assessments, including conducting interviews and observations with children.
* Undertaking risk screening and risk assessment to assist the Courts in case management, safety planning and the making of decisions that are in the best interest of children.
* Providing evidence to the Courts as an expert witness in the form of written reports.
* Assisting parties to resolve or narrow the issues in dispute including through participation in parenting dispute resolution conferences.
* Providing advice
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