Court Child Expert

9 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Full time $133,221 - $145,210 per year

Jurisdiction:
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Section:
Court Children's Service

Classification:
Executive Level 1

Job Type:
Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Part-time/Full-time

Location:
Brisbane, Darwin, Adelaide, Newcastle, Parramatta, Launceston

Total remuneration including superannuation:
$133,221 – $145,210 per annum ($115,443 – $125,832 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation)

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children – Become a Court Child Expert

Are you a dedicated social worker or psychologist with a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children? Do you want your work to directly influence decisions that shape the future of children and families? If so, this is your opportunity to join a nationally respected team making a real impact.

What is a Court Child Expert?

Court Child Experts are experienced professionals who play a vital role in Australia's Federal family law system. Appointed under the
Family Law Act 1975
(Cth), Court Child Experts provide critical social science expertise to assist families and the Courts in making decisions that are in the best interests of children.

This is more than just a job – it's a career with purpose.

Why Join Us?

As a
Court Child Expert
, you'll be at the forefront of family law innovation, working on world-leading initiatives to ensure safe and effective outcomes for families in crisis.

  • Be the voice for children in complex family matters
  • Influence real-life decisions that shape a child's future
  • Be part of a collaborative, national team of experts
  • Receive extensive professional support and development

From the moment you start, you'll be supported with a structured induction program, ongoing supervision, and access to national and international training.

What Will You Do?

As a Court Child Expert, your day-to-day work includes:

  • Conducting family assessments, including interviews and observations with children
  • Providing expert evidence to the Court via written reports
  • Facilitating dispute resolution conferences to help families reach agreements

Join a Team That Puts Children First

This is your chance to be part of a court-based team where your professional skills will help shape safer, more stable futures for Australian children.

Make a real difference. Apply to become a Court Child Expert today.

To view the separate listings please refer to the below links:

Brisbane:

Darwin:

Adelaide:

Newcastle:

Parramatta:

Launceston:

Applications close on Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:30pm AEDT.



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