Executive Officer to Chief Executive & Principal Registrar

Salary: 250.00 -  250.00
Posted: 22-01-2025
Category: Management Leadership
Canberra, 

Job Description

The CE&PR has the function of acting on behalf of, and assisting, the Justices in the administration of the affairs of the Court.The High Court of Australia (the Court) is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. It was established in 1901 by section 71 of the Constitution. The functions of the Court are to: interpret and apply the law of Australia decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts. The seat of the Court is in Canberra, where it is located in its own building within the Parliamentary Triangle. The Court also has locations in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, as well as sitting on circuit around Australia as required. The Court has approximately 100 employees supporting the Chief Justice and Justices, most of whom are located in Canberra. As an employee of the Court, you will: work in a high-performing, inclusive, respectful and collaborative work environment receive a generous salary and work conditions have access to reasonably priced undercover car parking have access to flexible working arrangements. The CE&PR heads a team of people responsible for the day-to-day management of the Registry and the sittings of the Court, the Court Library, ICT, Human Resources, Security, Building, and the Court's finances. The Team includes: The Chief Executive and Principal Registrar (CE&PR) Senior Registrar Senior Executive Registrar and Head of Public Affairs Manager Corporate Services Court Librarian Senior Advisor Human Resources. The key duties of the position include: The Executive Officer provides high-level advice and support to the CE&PR in a range of functions including managing all Court ceremonies and official events, secretariat services to internal and external Committees, and the monitoring of the implementation of Court administrative projects. Under limited direction perform the following functions: Provide executive support for the CE&PR Provide support for Court Business Meetings and other meetings as required, including arranging meetings, collating and distributing meeting papers and monitoring the implementation of meeting outcomes. Manage the production of the Court's Annual Reports. Manage all Court ceremonies and official events. Manage international visits to and by the Court. Liaise with all Australian Courts, Government agencies and legal entities, as required. Assist the CE&PR in the provision of secretariat services to the Council of Chief Justices of Australia and New Zealand. Manage the general enquiries correspondence. Prepare certificates in respect of the High Court Register of Practitioners. Other duties as required. Selection criteria: The Selection criteria reflect the knowledge, experience, core skills and personal qualities required for this position. Demonstrated high-level liaison, administrative and organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated capacity to provide high-level support services, including the management of appointments and records, and the preparation of documents using a range of software applications. Sound communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain discretion and respond flexibly to changing requirements. Demonstrated attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 250.00 -  250.00
Posted: 22-01-2025
Category: Management Leadership
Canberra, 

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