Judicial Services Team Leader

Job Description

Full-time, Non-ongoing, specified term Position Overview Reporting to the Director or Manager Court Services, the Judicial Services Team Leader has responsibility for delivery of high-quality case management, courtroom and chambers support to the judicial officers of the courts and client services to clients, legal practitioners, registrars and family consultants. Judicial services include: providing the initial point of contact for judicial officers of the courts with respect to chambers arrangements working with Corporate Services to manage the recruitment, training and development of judges associates and support staff working together with CTS Registry Team leader to create a direct line of communication between chambers and registry assisting CTS Registry Team Leader with oversight of registry functions and processes Salary: $90,199 - $101,022 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuationLocation: Adelaide SA Key Responsibilities and Duties The position of Judicial Services Team Leader requires a self-starter who thinks both strategically to solve problems facing the courts as well as seeks ongoing performance improvement. The responsibilities of the position include:leading and supporting teams of associates, deputy associates, and court officers to ensure high-quality support to the judicial officers of the courts and high-quality client services to clients, legal practitioners, registrars, and family consultants coordinating courts’ operations including scheduling of events and providing reports on case management indicators providing statistical reports to case management and court services management teams in relation to trends and issues associated with local judicial service provision managing change in a challenging and fast-moving environment developing and maintaining positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with the judiciary, the legal profession, and community groups ensuring the policies and standards of the courts are promoted and maintained Reporting Relationships The Judicial Services Team Leader reports to the Director or Manager Court Services in their region. Reporting to the Judicial Services Team Leader is a pool of family law chambers staff in the location. The Judicial Services Team Leader may also be a member of project, shared services, and/or case management committees from time to time.Selection Criteria Demonstrated staff management, change management, leadership, and development experience (preferably in a legal, courts, or public service environment) and the ability to promote a team environment. Relationship management capacity, including an ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, including judicial officers, as well as strong interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to manage stressful and/or conflict situations in a professional manner, on a continual basis. Demonstrated sound organisational and problem-solving skills including initiative, the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure. Analytical and report writing skills with the ability to provide strategic advice on trends and policy to management. Understanding of the public service operating environment including the requirement for legislative compliance, probity, and accountability. Eligibility Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired. Diversity and Inclusion Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.RecruitAbility RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Officer For more information, please contact Sandy Quinn, Director Court Services SA/NT via telephone 0458 456 838 or email How To Apply Please enter a two-page response (maximum 1000 words) outlining your suitability for this position having regard to the duties of the position which are described in the position description. We recommend you complete your response in a word document first and then cut and paste into the box below.Application Close: Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEDT)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Description PDF Opens in new window Position Description WORD Opens in new window Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr