DEPUTY ASSOCIATE
APS LEVEL 4
$63,197 - $66,499 plus superannuation
NON-ONGOING / FULL TIME
POSITION NUMBER: 6146
MELBOURNE
*This is a non-ongoing / temporary transfer opportunity for an initial period of 12 months.
* Please note that this opportunity is only available to current Australian Public Service employees*
Notified in the APS Employment Gazette:
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Closing date for applications:
Thursday, 9 July 2015 (11:55pm)
Once you have read the information about the duties of this position, please contact
Lisa Clark on (03) 8600 3820 if you have any questions.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please include with your application:
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The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court Job Application Coversheet
A comprehensive statement of claims against the selection criteria
An up to date resume detailing your skills and work history
Certified copies of relevant qualifications
Please Note: Receipt of email applications will be acknowledged, however mailed or faxed applications will not.
Please submit your application to:
Email:
Postal Address:
Fax:
fccjob6146@federalcircuitcourt.gov.au
Attention: Recruitment Officer
Human Resources
Family Court & Federal Circuit Court
GPO Box 9991
CANBERRA ACT 2601
(02) 6243 5680
Please Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted without prior approval. Please advise in
writing or email if you decide to withdraw from the selection process.
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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APS Level 4 – Deputy Associate
Position Description and Selection Criteria
OVERVIEW
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court administration was established from 1 July
2013 for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
Court staff are employed by this agency under the Public Service Act 1999. The Family Court
and Federal Circuit Court administration provides services for clients in family law across both
the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. This includes filing in
family law, as well as records management, administrative support and dispute resolution
services to assist in the finalisation of disputes. Registry services may include case
management, records management, court services and administrative support to assist judicial
officers to resolve disputes.
The Federal Circuit Court manages the higher volume of family law cases while the Family
Court manages the most complex disputes and is the Court of Appeal.
Further information is available on the courts’ websites:
www.familycourt.gov.au or www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Deputy Associate is part of a team who assist the Judge in the day-to-day management of
Chambers and Court. The role of the Deputy Associate is to assist the Associate and deputise
for them when they are on leave or on circuit.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
The person appointed to this position is expected to perform all aspects of his or her duties so
as to:
 satisfy all relevant statutory obligations
 satisfy the APS Values and Code of Conduct
 contribute to and support achievement of the Courts’ Strategic and Business Plans
 operate within the Courts’ policies and procedural guidelines, and
 support and contribute to the Courts’ Service Charter.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF POSITION
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Undertake the Court Officer role.
Assist the Associate in the day-to-day running of chambers including responding to
enquiries.
Manage chambers in the absence of the Associate.
Assist the Associate in updating the Court’s case management system and the Judge in
the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
Undertake legal research as required by the Judge.
Travel to circuit locations as required.
Other duties as required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Associates report to their assigned Judicial Services Team Leader or Registry Manager.
Reviewed
July 2013
SELECTION CRITERIA
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Highly desirable: a tertiary qualification in law.
Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills as well as the ability to
communicate with people at all levels.
Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at
once.
Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications
including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes and the Internet.
The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities and participate in collective work
practices.
The ability to travel on circuits.
Experience in a legal environment.
A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the application of the Australian
Public Service (APS) Values, to abide by the APS Code of Conduct and the ability to
comply with the principles of Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
Ability to undertake legal research (optional).
Reviewed
July 2013