Associate to the Honourable Justice Hay
Supreme Court of Victoria
The Honourable Justice Hay was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court on 21 April this year and is seeking a highly motivated legally qualified individual to be his Associate commencing in June 2026.
His Honour has extensive practice experience in commercial, administrative and common law matters and now sits in the Common Law Division of the Court. He will hear a wide variety of civil matters across the division.
Prior to his appointment, his Honour was Chair of the Victorian Legal Services Board, and Junior Vice President of the Australian Bar Association. His Honour has a particular interest in highly motivated candidates with an interest in pursuing careers at the Bar.
Duties include:
Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
About You
You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to confidently and accurately convey information over the telephone, in person, and via written communication to members of the legal profession, the public and the media are essential to this role.
Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record is essential.
Must be qualified in Law with 2-3 years post admission experience highly desirable.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 17 May 2026.
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.
Our Goal
To be an outstanding superior court.
Our Purpose
To safeguard and maintain the rule of law, and to ensure:
o equal access to justice;
o fairness, impartiality and independence in decision-making;
o processes that are transparent, timely and certain;
o accountability for the Court’s use of public resources; and
o the highest standards of competence and personal integrity.
For administrative purposes, the Court lies within Court Services Victoria, and is supported by a Chief Executive Officer and approximately 300 staff appointed under the Public Administration Act 2004 and the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2016.
