Judge of the District Court of NSW

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Department of Justice Full time $463,610 - $1,000,000 per year

$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.

How to apply: Applications in Word or PDF, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of at least two referees, must be completed online.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two samples of legal writing.

Applications close: 11.59pm AEDST - Sunday, 19 October 2025

Enquiries: Please contact Tash Zreika on

Applications must be lodged electronically. Please go to and search Job Reference Number 78364

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