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GAZ - APS 5 - VIC/NSW/QLD/SA - National Legal Officer - MigrationTotal salary package: $97,199 $105,948 per annum, including 15.4% superannuationOngoing and Non-ongoing; Full-timeLocations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and AdelaideFederal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)Salary: Total package $97,199 $105,948 per annum, including 15.4% superannuation (Base salary $84,228 $91,809 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation)Job Type: Ongoing and non-ongoing, full-timeVarious Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and AdelaidePosition overviewNational Legal Officers Migration (NLO Migration) provide legal and administrative support to the Courts migration team and to Judicial Registrars who perform delegated judicial functions in migration proceedings, including:Case management corresponding and liaising with parties and practitioners, briefing Judicial Registrars in relation to particular matters, assisting with the drafting and entry of orders, preparing draft documents and updating case management systems.Filings and allocations reviewing new migration filings, preparing case summaries, recommending case management approaches, preparing draft lists and proposing allocations.Other Registrar work assisting with determinations in relation to matters such as costs orders, fee waivers, filing queries, compliance with Court Rules, transfers between Courts and Registries and other work.Pro bono referrals processing pro bono referrals and keeping up-to-date records.Total salary package: $97,199 $105,948 per annum, including 15.4% superannuationOngoing and Non-ongoing; Full-timeLocations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and AdelaideFederal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)Salary: Total package $97,199 $105,948 per annum, including 15.4% superannuation (Base salary $84,228 $91,809 per annum, plus 15.4% superannuation)Job Type: Ongoing and non-ongoing, full-timeVarious Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and AdelaidePosition overviewNational Legal Officers Migration (NLO Migration) provide legal and administrative support to the Courts migration team and to Judicial Registrars who perform delegated judicial functions in migration proceedings, including:Case management corresponding and liaising with parties and practitioners, briefing Judicial Registrars in relation to particular matters, assisting with the drafting and entry of orders, preparing draft documents and updating case management systems.Filings and allocations reviewing new migration filings, preparing case summaries, recommending case management approaches, preparing draft lists and proposing allocations.Other Registrar work assisting with determinations in relation to matters such as costs orders, fee waivers, filing queries, compliance with Court Rules, transfers between Courts and Registries and other work.Pro bono referrals processing pro bono referrals and keeping up-to-date records.Key responsibilities and dutiesRegistrar support and case managementReviewing and analysing files to propose case management approaches and to identify potential legal issues;Liaising with parties and practitioners before and after listings, including making recommendations in relation to party requests (e.g. adjournment requests, consent orders, etc.); andEnsuring that information is accurate and up to date on the Courts case management system and for reporting purposes.Supporting the development and review of policies and procedures, including assisting with drafting and consultation processes.Allocations and pro bonoAssisting with migration allocations nationally, including reviewing new filings, preparing case summaries, identifying outstanding case management issues, drafting directions and callover lists, and preparing matters for allocation.Processing pro bono referrals, including liaising with solicitors and counsel to arrange for the provision of legal assistance in accordance with the referral certificate.Assisting with assessing compliance with Court Rules, policies and procedures in specific matters and at a whole of registry level.Professional qualifications, competencies and attributesApplicants for this role must have a law degree and should be admitted as a practitioner of the High Court and/or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.To undertake this role, the successful candidate should demonstrate:Well-developed legal research, analysis and drafting skills;Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;Excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, appropriate presentation for court work and the ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and confidential information;An understanding of the migration jurisdiction and practice and procedure of the Court or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly;Initiative to work autonomously and take responsibility for progressing work, whilst also being able to work collaboratively, as required;The ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively;The ability to perform the administrative functions of the role efficiently; andCompetent IT and word processing skills.Selection criteriaKnowledge of the Courts migration jurisdiction, practices and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.Developed legal research, analysis and drafting skills underpinned by good attention to detail and accuracy.Problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate a large volume of information quickly and to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, including an ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including the use of electronic legal resources and the ability to learn and use the Courts case management systems and courtroom technology.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.Contact OfficerFor more information, confidential enquiries can be made to Catherine Bull, National Manager Registrar and Migration Operations, by email to catherine.bull@fcfcoa.gov.au.EligibilityEmployment 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 applicants who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but now that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.Diversity and inclusionThe Court is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and young workers. The Court is committed to supporting an inter-generational workforce, gender equity and families.The Court will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfill the inherent requirements of the role.RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, please visit to applyTo be considered you will need to upload a concise expression of interest (2 page maximum) detailing how your experience and skills relate to the position description and selection criteria and attach a current resume.Applications close 11:30 PM (AEST) 22 June 2025.Position Description WORD Opens in new windowPosition Description PDF Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr