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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia invites applications for Senior Judicial Registrars in Family Law. These roles offer a career-defining opportunity to influence family law jurisprudence, participate in national family law case management reforms, and gain invaluable experience as a judicial decision maker. Positions span across multiple locations nationwide, including Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Dandenong, Dubbo, Melbourne, Newcastle, Parramatta and Sydney.
Salary: A very competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience will be negotiated for successful candidates, including a base salary, plus superannuation of 15.4% of base salary, and generous leave.
What you'll do:
- Preside over complex interlocutory matters and conduct high level and complex dispute resolution in financial and parenting matters, ensuring access to justice and timely, just outcomes.
- Exercise high level and complex case management across the Courts nationally, in collaboration with Judges to improve efficiency and to respond to family violence and other risks to vulnerable parties and children.
- Implement and influence ongoing reforms in family law case management practices and key initiatives, enhancing culturally responsive support and access for First Nations Peoples.
- Provide authoritative guidance on intricate legal issues in family law to support sound judicial outcomes.
- Promote excellence and leadership, engaging with Judges, Registrars, legal practitioners and Court staff.
- Provide skilled leadership to other Registrars, including mentoring and training of Judicial Registrars and Deputy Registrars.
- Assist with national operational matters in support of the Chief Justice and the CEO and Principal Registrar as required.
- Represent the Courts professionally with internal, community, government and professional stakeholders, including at external forums and public events as required.
What you bring:
- A minimum of 7 years' post admission experience.
- Extensive experience and knowledge in the family law jurisdiction and civil litigation in superior Courts of Australia, with understanding of litigation processes and high-level case management.
- Experience in or ability to conduct complex mediation or other dispute resolution processes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills, including the ability to represent the Courts at senior levels and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and manage staff and work autonomously with authority and accountability in a senior role.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritise, and exercise sound judgment in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to identify and implement improved and innovative case management initiatives, and participate in national policies and procedures.
- A genuine passion for improving access to justice outcomes for families navigating complex legal challenges.
What sets this organisation apart:
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia comprises Division 1 (continuation of the Family Court of Australia) and Division 2 (continuation of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia). It is the largest court in the federal judiciary with broad jurisdiction across family law, migration, bankruptcy, fair work, administrative law, intellectual property and consumer law. Sitting in all capital cities, the Courts employ over 100 Judges across both Divisions, plus many staff.
Since inception, the Courts have introduced initiatives focused on enhanced responses to family violence and risks to vulnerable parties and children, cultural responsiveness, efficiency, accessibility and modernised processes.
The Courts are committed to developing legal careers within the organisation. Historically, judicial appointments have been made from within the rank of Registrars, and this recruitment aims to fill vacancies created by recent judicial appointments in multiple locations nationally.
What’s next:
If you aspire to elevate your career in family law while making a substantive difference for Australian families, this exciting opportunity awaits your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Phoebe Garrett on for a confidential discussion.
Additional notes: This description includes the core responsibilities, qualifications and organisational context for the Senior Judicial Registrar - Family Law role. It does not include unrelated job listings or extraneous postings.
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📌 Senior Judicial Registrar - Family Law
🏢 Robert Walters
📍 Brisbane City