Court Officer – Federal Court of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770473
- Agency: Federal Court of Australia
- Job Title: Court Officer
- Position Number: 0421-06-26
- Classification: APS Level 2
- Closing Date: Friday 17 July 2026
- Job Type: Casual, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $62,775 – $68,425
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Onsite)
About Federal Court of Australia
The Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar of the Federal Court, together with officers and staff identified under the Federal
Court of Australia Act 1976, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 and the Native Title Act 1993, constitute a
single Statutory Agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999. Employees are engaged to work in support of the
following courts or tribunal: • Federal Court of Australia, • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and • National Native Title
Tribunal. Employees are covered by the Federal Court of Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027. The Federal Court and the
Federal Circuit and Family Court each maintain a distinct statutory identity, with separate functions and judicial independence.
Duties
- Major Activities
- You will be required to carry out a diverse range of tasks and perform a variety of courtroom
- activities including: setting up courtrooms, opening and closing Court, handing up documents,
- swearing in witnesses, operating courtroom technology (including video conferencing equipment)
- and supporting digital litigation practices (such as online hearings and live streaming) From time to
- time, you may also be required to assist other Court Operations staff with administrative tasks.
- Whilst this a casual position, it is expected that Court Officers are available a minimum of three
- days a week.
- Key Relationships
- External Relationships:
- Legal practitioners & other court clients – Provide the highest level of quality client service.
- Interstate Registries
- Other courts/Tribunals
- Interpreter providers
- Court Reporting Services
- Internal Relationships:
- Judges’ chambers – Liaise with Judges and their staff
- Registrars
- Court Operations Staff
Eligibility / Notes
- Competencies & Attributes
- Courtesy and Client Service
- Courtesy and Professionalism – Deals with clients and Court staff with courtesy and respect.
- Communicates messages professionally. Is alert and attentive to the needs of the Court.
- Service Delivery – Demonstrates an understanding of client service standards and works to
- achieve those standards. Looks for and proposes improvements.
- Problem solving – Demonstrates an ability to identify problems, propose solutions and work
- within and across teams to get the right result.
- Personal Presentation – maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance suitable for the
- Court.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Technology – Demonstrates an understanding of existing Court applications and the role of
- technology in the future of the Court, seeks to use relevant technical applications efficiently
- and effectively, and is confident in the use of technology.
- Focus on improvements – Considers and communicates opportunities for improving ‘the way
- in which things are done’.
- Response to change – Responds in a positive and flexible manner to change.
- Personal Development – Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal
- development.
- Excellence in Professional Practice and Procedure
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- Professional Knowledge –Understands the role of the Court and its place in the Australian
- Legal System.
- Procedural Excellence – Follows work procedures accurately providing sound procedural
- advice where applicable.
- Achieves Results – Establishes task plans and simple project plans in consultation with
- supervisor/team leader.
- Working Relationships & Leadership
- Leadership and Mentoring – Identifies opportunities to work with supervisors and colleagues
- to draw on their perspective and expertise.
- Teamwork – Demonstrates an ability to work as a team member and offer support to other
- members of the team as necessary. Demonstrates an ability to work with limited direction,
- establish priorities, organise workload and meet deadlines.
- Communication – Communicates clearly and positively, including actively listening to
- colleagues and clients. Shares information and ensures others are kept informed of issues.
- Formal Qualifications
- Legal qualifications or previous experience working in a legal environment would be highly
- regarded but is not essential as full training is provided.
How to Apply
Position Contact Shannyn Rickman, 02 8099 8544
Agency Recruitment Site https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=DD4C285F-06DA-E1A1-CCD6-ED094861AF32
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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