40078

Closes: 07 August 2025

Classification: Associate Level 1
Salary: $76,984 - $78,781 plus superannuation
Position No: 40078
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 July 2025
Contact Officer: Ewelina Tauer on Ewelina.Tauer@courts.act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1653

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Details: The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) supports the proper administration of justice by providing high quality support to judicial officers and tribunal members and high-quality services to those using the courts and tribunal. It provides the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) with registry, court support, forensic, corporate and strategic services.

The ACTCT is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointed under the Court Procedures Act 2004 and has the following business areas:

• Executive
• Registrar Supreme Court (including Supreme Court Registry Operations and Sheriff’s Office)
• Registrar Magistrates Court (including Magistrates Court Registry Operations and the Forensic Medicine Centre)
• Registrar ACAT (including ACAT Registry Operations)
• Corporate and Strategic Services.

The role of Associate to a Chief Magistrate is unique and involves a close working relationship between the Chief Magistrate and the Associate.

The Associate is a personal and confidential aide to Chief Magistrate, in and out of court.  This may involve assisting in the management and co-ordination of the Chief Magistrate’s judicial, ceremonial, court management, administrative and legal research responsibilities, including in-court and out-of-court services as required which contributes to the efficient operation of the Magistrates Court.

A position as an Associate is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the court processes and workings of the Court and to the Chief Magistrate and as such is highly sought after and competitive. It is an invaluable experience, particularly for those interested in litigation or a career as a barrister.

The Associate, though an employee of the Directorate, specifically supports and is accountable to their allocated Magistrate and is responsible to the Principal Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, ACT Courts and Tribunal for employment and financial matters.

The Associate reports to the Chambers Manager for administrative matters.  For legal tasks the Associate reports to their allocated Magistrate.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one page cover letter, transcript of academic record and concise curriculum vitae including names and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.