The High Court of Australia (the Court) is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. It was established in 1901 by section 71 of the Constitution. The functions of the Court are to: interpret and apply the law of Australia to decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts. The seat of the Court is in Canberra, within the National Triangle. The Court also has locations in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, as well as sitting on circuit around Australia as required. The Court has approximately 105 employees supporting the Chief Justice and Justices, most of whom are in Canberra. As an employee of the Court, you will: work in a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environment have access to reasonably priced undercover car parking be engaged under the High Court of Australia Act 1979. The terms and conditions of employment are similar to those of the Australian Public Service. Registry Branch The Registry manages the judicial workload of the Court. The Registry is the first point of contact for legal practitioners and litigants who wish to commence proceedings in the High Court. It is also an important source of information for other courts, the legal profession, the media, academics and members of the public seeking information about proceedings before the Court and the role and function of the Court. The Registry performs a wide variety of functions, including: management of proceedings before the Court in accordance with the Rules of the High Court and relevant legislation; supervision of Court sittings and the production of transcript; developing and maintaining computerised case management systems; providing information concerning the status and disposition of matters before the Court; responding to enquiries of legal practitioners, litigants and members of the public on matters of the jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court; managing the federal Register of Practitioners, including the processing of registration applications submitted by legal practitioners; and publication of case-related material through the digital lodgement system public portal and on the High Court website. The key duties of the position include The Position The Senior Registrar is appointed as an officer of the Court pursuant to s 26(1) of the High Court of Australia Act 1979 (Cth). The Senior Registrar reports to the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar (CE&PR) and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Registry. The Senior Registrar is responsible for the delivery of high-quality Registry services to the Justices, members of the legal profession, litigants and the public across multiple locations and online. The Senior Registrar is the principal and authoritative source of advice relating to the practice and procedure of the Court. Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Registrar leads the Registry branch by: contributing to building a strong, respectful, supportive and collaborative workplace culture; managing team workloads in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; leading, mentoring and managing teams and building capability and performance of team members across multiple locations to produce quality and timely outcomes; working closely with the CE&PR to support the direction, management and administration of the Court; and representing the CE&PR, as required, at internal and external meetings and functions. The Senior Registrar also provides high quality advice and assistance to the Justices and the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar and, as a member of the Court's Executive Team, contributes to the strategic priorities of the Court on a range of issues relating to the administration of the Court. Capabilities Applications for this position should consider the following criteria: High level experience in the conduct of litigation at the Supreme and Federal Court level. Detailed knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of the jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the High Court. Ability to demonstrate collaboration and agility with a proven record of delivering high quality outcomes in a complex and sensitive environment. Experience in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated strategic perspective and ability to manage competing demands and to work to tight deadlines. Sound judgement demonstrated professionalism and probity. Demonstrated ability to work independently.