Associate to Judge Young – Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770929
- Agency: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Division: 2 of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia deals with family law, migration and other
- Job Title: Associate to Judge Young
- Position Number: 0467-07-26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Monday 20 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Melbourne VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $88,834 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (This role is predominately on-site with an ad hoc)
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
- Purpose of position
- The Associate is part of a small team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of
- Chambers and Court. The position of Associate is responsible for providing a high level of
- administrative support to the Judge and to supervise and delegate tasks to the Deputy Associate.
- Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
- Supervise the work of the Deputy Associate.
- Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for
- hearing.
- Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the
- preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
- Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
- Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
- Other duties as required.
- Important Functions
- The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out his or her duties so as to:
- Satisfy all relevant statutory obligations
- Satisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct
- Contribute to and support achievement of the Court’s Strategic and Business Plans
- Operate within the Court’s policies and procedural guidelines, and
- Support and contribute to the Court’s Service Charter
Eligibility / Notes
- Selection Criteria
- Division 2 of the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia deals with family law, migration and other
- general federal law matters. Candidates should include their interest and experience in the relevant
- jurisdictions when addressing the selection criteria.
- 1. Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills and the ability to communicate with people
- of all levels.
- 2. Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including
- Microsoft Office applications and the internet.
- 3. The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- 4. Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team.
- 5. A high standard of ethical behaviour.
- Qualifications
- You must have completed (or near completed) a qualification in law with a strong academic record
- (supported by Academic transcript).
How to Apply
Position Contact Kellie Hose, 0436 601 946
Agency Recruitment Site https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=B81BEAFE-4B60-3A10-ACD1-ED1D145BF6A3
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
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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