The Family Court has Registries in all states and territories with the exception of Western Australia. A wide variety of positions exist within the Court, including roles as Judicial Officers, Registrars, Family Consultants, Judical and Legal Associates, and Client Service Officers. Many positions offer opportunites for career development and advancement to team leader, supervisory and management roles.
The Court’s corporate section, which is located at the National Support Office in Canberra, is composed of several key areas which support the key business of the Registries. These areas include Financial Accounting, Budgets and Business Improvement, Property & Contracts, Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications and Security.
In our work we adhere to the following core values:
commitment to meeting the needs of families and children
integrity in all matters
respect for people
responsivness to community needs, and
co-operative work practices and shared purpose.
What we can offer you
The opportunity to make a positive difference in the community
The opportunity to work in a progressive environment with innovative leaders in court services across most parts of Australia
Job security as an employee of the Commonwealth
Flexible work conditions that promote a healthy work/life balance
A commitment to the ongoing training and development of employees
Opportunities for temporary transfers within the Court through the staff exchange program
Opportunities for study leave and assistance
Opportunities for advancement within the larger Registries and the National Support Office
Salary and Benefits
Courtflex – a system that allows employees (up to the level of APS 6) to take time off in lieu for any hours worked over the core hours of 37 ½ hrs per week
Competitive salaries with increment advancements and salary increases as detailed in the Family Court Collective Agreement 2007 – 2010 (available below)
Salary packaging (where appropriate for ongoing employees)
A generous superannuation scheme including 15.4% employer contributions
Cumulative Annual Leave of 20 working days with access to additional purchased leave
Up to 20 days personal leave per annum to use for sickness, family support and personal commitments
Part time work (where appropriate)
Parental leave and paid maternity leave (for employees who meet the eligibility requirements)