[19/10/2025] Deputy Registrar LO I-III Supreme Court

Location and Contract

- Sydney CBD

- 1 x Ongoing full time and 1 x Temporary fulltime (8 month contract)

- Legal Officer I-III, base Salary ($79,322 - $134,458), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your Role

The role contributes to the provision of a high‑level and specialised range of quasi‑judicial/legal support services to the judiciary, the Court and its clients. The role exercises the powers of the Court (in both civil and criminal jurisdictions) as provided for by relevant Acts, procedures, rules and other relevant legislation to ensure that legal and procedural issues are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.

What you’ll do

The Supreme Court of New South Wales is the highest court in New South Wales and hears civil, criminal, and appellate matters. The Supreme Court is responsible for the administration of justice in New South Wales.

An opportunity has opened in the registry for a legally qualified person to be appointed as a Deputy Registrar. The Deputy Registrar has been delegated power by the Chief Justice to:

- assess and determine probate applications

- determine chamber applications, for example, the enforcement of judgments, granting leave to issue subpoenas, making orders for substituted service, registering foreign judgments

- sit in court to conduct examinations under the Corporations Act 2001, Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1900, Evidence on Commission Act 1995; and

- conduct mediations under the court‑annexed mediation scheme (Legal Officer III only)

The Deputy Registrar also sits as the Duty Registrar to provide procedural information to litigants, the legal profession and registry staff.

What we’re looking for

- Interest in Probate and Civil procedure

- Understanding of the Supreme Court Act 1970, Civil Procedure Act 2005, related rules, practice and procedure, preferably with litigation experience and strong academics

- Willingness to attend the registry in‑person each weekday (working from home cannot be accommodated)

- Attention to detail, with strong skills in time management and prioritising work

- Ability to work independently

- High levels of integrity and a desire to be involved in the administration of justice

Essential requirement

Admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW (or another State or Territory within Australia).

What We Offer

- Challenging and rewarding career

- Flexible, autonomous work environment

- Competitive pay and conditions

- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply

Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up‑to‑date resume (maximum 5 pages). Applications close 02 November 2025 (11:59pm AEST).

Contact

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Hiring Manager, George Galanis, on 02 9230 8033 or through his executive assistant at tiffany.kwok@justice.nsw.gov.au. If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Maren Heldt at 0447 682 014 or via Maren.heldt@dcj.nsw.gov.au. For more information visit the DCJ website.

Inclusion and Diversity

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

Other Information

The types of matters that come before the Supreme Court may give rise to exposure to sensitive and concerning material. Potential candidates are encouraged to explore any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.

Thank you

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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