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Reporting to the Manager Court Services, the Judicial Services Team Leader has responsibility for delivery of high quality case management, court room 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 arrangementsworking with Corporate Services to manage the recruitment, training and development of judges associates and support staffcoordination of events and in-court support requirements.Key Responsibilities and DutiesThe 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, case coordinators 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 consultantscoordinating courts operations including scheduling of events and providing reports on case management indicatorsproviding statistical reports to case management and court services management teams in relation to trends and issues associated with local judicial service provisionmanaging change in a challenging and fast moving environmentdeveloping and maintaining positive, productive and collaborative relationships with the judiciary, the legal profession and community groups, andensuring the policies and standards of the courts are promoted and maintained.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated 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.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 InclusionFederal 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 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:to applyTo apply, please complete the application form on the Courts careers portal.As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your applicationHow do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.The Federal Court of Australia was created by the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 and began to exercise its jurisdiction on 1 February 1977.The Court is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time.ObjectivesThe objectives of the Court are to:Decide disputes according to law - promptly, courteously and effectively and, in so doing, to interpret the statutory law and develop the general law of the Commonwealth, so as to fulfilthe role of a court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under the Constitution.Provide an effective registry service to the community.Manage the resources allotted by Parliament efficiently.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.The Court''s JurisdictionThe Federal Court of Australia was created by the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 and began to exercise its jurisdiction on 1 February 1977.The Court is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time.ObjectivesThe objectives of the Court are to:Decide disputes according to law - promptly, courteously and effectively and, in so doing, to interpret the statutory law and develop the general law of the Commonwealth, so as to fulfilthe role of a court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under the Constitution.Provide an effective registry service to the community.Manage the resources allotted by Parliament efficiently.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.What can I earn as a Services Team Leader #J-18808-Ljbffr