Court Support Coordinator

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Join to apply for the Court Support Coordinator role at Federal Court of Australia

Federal Court of Australia provided pay range

This range is provided by Federal Court of Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$75,022.00/yr - A$81,775.00/yr

Position Overview

The position is responsible for the day-to-day management, allocation and functioning of Federal Court courtrooms and hearings. As hearings at the Federal Court fluctuate depending on judicial listings and requirements, the position is also responsible for the allocation and management of a small team of casual court officers. The position reports directly to the Team Leader, National Court Support.

Duties

• Prepare for and manage all aspects of courtroom allocation in the Queensland Registry, including preparation and publication of the daily court list.
• Managing a team of casual court officers, including allocation of work, training, and administrative support.
• Oversight of in-court technology, including liaising with chambers staff, the onsite transcription service and other technology providers.
• Communicating and co-ordinating attendance of litigants with external agencies, including government agencies such as immigration detention centres.
• Provide training and support for in-court processes, including opening and closing court, swearing in witnesses, and videoconference process.
• Corresponding with practitioners and legal support staff in relation to videoconference procedure, including related administrative process.
• Provide assistance and coordination with Court events, including seminars, webinars and ceremonial/formal occasions.
• Other administrative duties, for instance the allocation of courtrooms, mediation suites and visiting chambers, as required.

Selection Criteria

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and a capacity to perform effectively under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to lead, train, develop, and performance manage a team.
• Relationship management capacity, including an ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, including judicial officers, as well as strong interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to manage stressful and/or conflict situations in a professional manner, on a continual basis.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of an operational team.
• Initiative, adaptability and sound problem solving skills, including in relation to technology.

Applications close on Sunday 7 September at 11:30pm AEST.

Contact Officer

For more information contact Jordan Green (Team Leader, National Court Support) by email

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court's careers portal.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a two-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

If you have any issues with applying, please email

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

• Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
• Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
• Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Other
• Industries: Administration of Justice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law

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