Classification: ACT Courts and Tribunal Legal 1
Salary: $80,862 - $156,562 plus superannuation
Position No: 38490
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 July 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Wald on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8976
Details:
Business unit overview
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.
Branch overview
The Registrar’s Office (Magistrates Court) provides support to the Magistrates Court and the judiciary including exercising statutory powers of a registrar of the court and providing legal, policy and procedural advice. The Magistrates Court registry provides high level administrative support to the judiciary in the performance of their roles, and to the parties and legal representatives who appear in the courts.
The primary role of Director / Deputy Registrar is to:
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Exercise the statutory powers and delegated judicial powers of a deputy registrar of the ACT Magistrates Court, Industrial Court, Family Violence Court, Coroner’s Court and Children’s Court; and
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Provide high level policy and legal advice on questions of law/justice administration, practice and policy on matters affecting the ACT Courts.
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The Director / Deputy Registrar is responsible for providing direction and support to ACT courts registry staff in the law and practice relevant to the operations of the court. This includes providing training and advice to staff on legal matters and exercising statutory powers and functions.
The Director / Deputy Registrar will engage with key stakeholders including members of the legal profession, stakeholder and user groups, the Justice and Community Safety Directorate, other Government agencies and members of the community on matters relating to the functions of the ACT Courts.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- This position requires a degree in laws of an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification
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This position requires admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 2 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This EOI will cover two persons for a period of six weeks each. This opportunity is open to ACT Public Service employees only.
Due to the operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements are not suitable for this position.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Amy Wald at: [email protected].
How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description. Applicants should also attach a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 2 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This EOI will cover two persons for a period of six weeks each. This opportunity is open to ACT Public Service employees only.
