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Federal Court of Australia

The Federal Court of Australia entity is the administrative organisation that engages employees under the Public Service Act 1999 to work in support of one or more of the Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and National Native Title Tribunal Jurisdictions.

The Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act 2016 established the Federal Court entity however, each court continues to maintain its distinct statutory identity, with separate functions and judicial independence.

21 Oct, 2026
Full time
APS 5 - Associate
Federal Court of Australia Melbourne VIC, Australia
Purpose of position The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate. 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 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...
Expiration Date:
10 Nov, 2026