Senior Director, Legal and Deputy Registrar

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Justice and Community Safety Directorate Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Registrar's Office (Magistrates Court) provides support to the Magistrates Court and the judiciary including exercising statutory powers of a registrar of the court and providing legal, policy and procedural advice.

The Magistrates Court seeks applications from knowledgeable and enthusiastic candidates to perform the role of Senior Director, Legal and Deputy Registrar. The successful candidate will exercise the statutory powers and delegated judicial powers of a deputy registrar of the ACT Magistrates Court and provide high level policy and legal advice on questions of law/justice administration, practice and policy on matters affecting the ACT Courts.

The position also has responsibility for providing direction and support to ACT Courts registry staff in the law and practice relevant to the operations of the ACT Courts, and engage with key stakeholders including members of the legal profession, stakeholder and user groups, the Justice and Community Safety Directorate, other Government agencies and members of the community on matters relating to the functions of the ACT Courts.

Important: This position may be exposed to sensitive and/or traumatic situations and material.

Please speak with the contact officer to discuss the interactions and/or material you might be exposed to. ACTCT provides support services and training to assist staff in being culturally aware, resilient and safe in the workplace.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • This position requires a degree in laws of an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, is appropriate to the duties of the office.
  • This position requires admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
  • To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
  • If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 04 January 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

Due to the operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements are not suitable for this position.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following;

  1. A written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; and
  2. A current curriculum vitae including contact details of two referees.

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