Judge of the District Court of NSW Department: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Custom Field 4: 78364 $463,610 per annum plus conveyance allowance of $22,445 per annum.
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973.
Applicants must be either current or former judicial officers or Australian lawyers of at least seven years' standing and must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the law and procedures applicable to the District Court of NSW.
All applicants must address the professional and personal qualities for judicial appointments as part of their application as stated below.
Successful applicants will be required to preside over proceedings across Sydney and must have an ability and willingness to undertake a country service for a nominated amount of time.
Professional Qualities Applied experience and proficiency in the law and its underlying principles
Intellectual and analytical ability
Ability to clearly explain procedure and decisions to all parties
Ability to work under pressure, effectively manage caseload, and make reasoned and complex decisions in a timely manner
Effective oral and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain authority and inspire respect
Willingness to participate in ongoing judicial education
Ability to use, or willingness to learn, modern information technology.
Personal Qualities Integrity
Work ethic
Independence and impartiality
Good character
Common sense and good judgement
Courtesy and patience.
Note: Probity checks will be conducted.
Previous applicants seeking appointment are invited to submit a fresh application.