Closes: 13 March 2026
Classification: Associate Level 1
Salary: $78,754 - $80,569 plus superannuation
Position No: 44062, several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 February 2026
Contact Officer: Ewelina Tauer on MCChambersManager@courts.act.gov.au or (02) 62051653
Details: The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) supports the proper administration of justice by providing high quality support to judicial officers and tribunal members and high-quality services to those using the courts and tribunal. It provides the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) with registry, court support, forensic, corporate and strategic services.
The ACTCT is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointed under the Court Procedures Act 2004 and has the following business areas:
* Executive
* Registrar Supreme Court (including Supreme Court Registry Operations and Sheriff’s Office)
* Registrar Magistrates Court (including Magistrates Court Registry Operations and the Forensic Medicine Centre)
* Registrar ACAT (including ACAT Registry Operations)
* Corporate and Strategic Services.
The role of Associate to a Magistrate is unique and involves a close working relationship between the Magistrate and the Associate.
The Associate is a personal and confidential aide to a Magistrate, in and out of court. This may involve assisting in the management and co-ordination of the Magistrate’s judicial, ceremonial, court management, administrative and legal research responsibilities, including in-court and out-of-court services as required which contributes to the efficient operation of the Magistrates Court.
A position as an Associate is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the court processes and workings of the Court and to the Chief Magistrate and as such is highly sought after and competitive. It is an invaluable experience, particularly for those interested in litigation or a career as a barrister.
The Associate, though an employee of the Directorate, specifically supports and is accountable to their allocated Magistrate and is responsible to the Principal Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, ACT Courts and Tribunal for employment and financial matters.
The Associate reports to the Chambers Manager for administrative matters. For legal tasks the Associate reports to their allocated Magistrate.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* To be considered for engagement as an associate to a judicial officer, a person must have or be near completion of a Bachelor of Laws degree or a higher degree in law. There is no requirement to be admitted or have a practicing certificate to become an associate at the ACTCT.
* Understanding of the legal system and role of the judiciary is highly desirable.
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.
Notes: These are temporary positions available from 17 May 2026 until 14 May 2027.
How to apply: Applicants should submit a one page covering letter, transcript of academic record and concise curriculum vitae including names and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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These are temporary positions available from 17 May 2026 until 14 May 2027.