Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice McNab – Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770663
- Agency: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- Job Title: Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice McNab
- Position Number: 0449-06-26
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Melbourne VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – VIC
- Salary: $79,125 – $86,246
- 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
- Duties
- The occupant of this position:
- provides research assistance to judicial officers.
- Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
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- assists judicial officers with the management of cases and, if required, enters data into the
- Court’s case management system.
- assists with the preparation of matters for both the Court and the Judge, with the Judge’s
- judgment writing as required including head notes, catch wording, and editing in line with the
- Court’s judgments publication standards.
- undertakes judicial associate and client service (court officer) duties, and provides
- assistance by updating chambers loose leaf series, and
- assists with the general operation and day-to-day running of chambers.
Eligibility / Notes
- Qualifications
- It is a mandatory that candidates have completed a qualification in law with a strong academic
- record.
- Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated legal research, analysis and drafting skills underpinned by good attention to
- detail and accuracy. Ability to prepare briefing materials, well-drafted correspondence and
- case summaries.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to
- manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Initiative to work autonomously and take responsibility for progressing work while also being
- able to work collaboratively, build and maintain positive professional relationships and deal
- appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including the use of electronic legal resources
- and the ability to learn and use the Court’s case management systems.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- A high standard of ethical behaviour.
- Sound organisational skills including the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and
- work effectively under pressure in a team environment.
- 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.
- Knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Family Court functions, the organisation,
- practices, procedures and terminology.
- Ability to travel when required.
How to Apply
Position Contact Rachelle Lombardo, 0447 248 599
Agency Recruitment Site https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=87BDD692-32CD-5269-7F19-ED1B342E07CF
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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