Eoi - Appointment Of A Magistrate Of The Magistrates Court Of The Australiancapital Territory

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

Overview
The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Magistrate to the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory.
Base pay range
A$420,168.00/yr
Role and duties
The Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory has wide jurisdiction under the Magistrates Court Act 1930 and other legislation, including with respect to adult and children's criminal matters, care and protection, civil matters including family and personal protection orders and commercial leases, industrial criminal and civil matters, and coronial inquests.
The Magistrate will exercise functions of a Magistrate of the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory, as arranged by the Chief Magistrate.
Magistrates are not permitted to undertake other employment, except with the written consent of the Attorney General.
Eligibility, terms and selection
The eligibility, conditions and terms of appointment for a Magistrate are set out in the Magistrates Court Act 1930.
The selection criteria for a Magistrate are set out in the Magistrates Court (Magistrates Appointment Requirements) Determination 2009, which can be found on the ACT Legislation Register at .
Remuneration
Remuneration, allowances and entitlements are set independently by the ACT Remuneration Tribunal ().
Diversity and eligibility statement
The ACT Government is committed to a judiciary that is reflective of the broader community that it serves.
Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community including the private sector, government and community sector.
Women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Merit and duration
This expression of interest process may also be used to establish an order of merit to support future appointments as Magistrate over the following 12 months.
How to apply
More information regarding eligibility, selection criteria and the personal particulars form are available at act.gov.au.
Enquiries and Expressions of Interest
Written expressions of interest addressing the selection criteria and a current curriculum vitae, and the personal particulars form should be emailed to .
General inquiries should be directed to Mr David Pryce, Director-General, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, by email to or on .
Additional details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Administration of Justice
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