Deputy Associate (Legal) – Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770892
- Agency: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Job Title: Deputy Associate (Legal)
- Position Number: 0469-07-26
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Sunday 02 August 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Perth WA
- Future Merit Locations: Perth
- Salary: $79,125 – $86,426
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Onsite)
About Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (FCFCOA Act), which came into effect on 1 September 2021, merged
the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia into a unified court system known as the FCFCOA. The
FCFCOA (Division 1) is a superior court that handles the most complex family law cases and serves as the appellate court for
family law matters. It operates nationwide, except in Western Australia. The FCFCOA (Division 2), a federal court, shares
jurisdiction over family law and child support with Division 1, but also handles general federal law matters, such as administrative
law, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and migration law. The Federal Court of Australia entity engages employees under the Public
Service Act 1999 to support the Federal Court, the FCFCOA (Divisions 1 and 2), and the National Native Title Tribunal. Established
by the 2016 Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act, each court retains its own identity and judicial independence.
FCFCOA employees are covered by the Federal Court Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027.
Duties
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- Assist in the conduct of Court proceedings, including the transcription of orders, ensuring the
- orderly conduct of matters and general Courtroom management;
- Assist the Associate in the day-to-day management of chambers including responding to
- enquiries and as required, managing the Associate inbox on behalf of the Judge;
- Undertake legal research as required by the Judge, including identifying relevant legislation,
- summarising key legal authorities and preparation and maintenance of legal research
- materials;
- Assist the Judge with the management of cases and as required, enter data into the Court’s
- case management systems to reflect the outcomes of Court events;
- Assist with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, which may include
- the preparation of case summaries, general file maintenance and other tasks as required;
- Assist the Judge with the preparation and delivery of judgments, which may include
- undertaking complex legal research as well as editing in line with the Courts’ judgments
- publication standards;
- Assist with the general operation of chambers; and
- Other duties, as required.
Eligibility / Notes
- Qualifications
- It is a mandatory that candidates have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law with a
- strong academic record.
- Selection Criteria
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, initiative and the ability to
- communicate effectively with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, the public and other
- court staff.
- Ability to undertake legal research (including on-line research) and prepare reports and written
- correspondence.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and
- work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
- Demonstrated keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft
- Office applications and the Internet.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work
- practices.
- The ability to travel on circuits.
How to Apply
Position Contact Donna Friedl, 02 7809 1132
Agency Recruitment Site https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=63498F2E-6287-67C4-2E8B-ED1D4E5E5238
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that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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