• provide information and advice relating to court services, procedures, processes and forms as well as external options to clients to assist them to resolve their enquiries and issues
• progress cases by providing administrative services in accordance with court processes, including document lodgement, enquiries management, Registrar support and receiving and reconciling court fees and charges
• assist in the management of complex cases through the case management system
• Work independently within defined rules to apply legislation, guidelines and court processes.
• Identify issues and contribute to the resolution of problems.
• schedule and prioritise matters for hearing and other interventions to achieve the earliest possible resolution
• liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Judge’s chambers, Registrars and their support staff, managers, legal practitioners, community organisations and other service providers to assist the resolution of cases
• coach employees, identify training needs and provide quality assurance
• collate, analyse and produce reports as required, and
• Assist Registrars as required.

Selection Criteria

• A demonstrated record of success in the provision of service to clients involving working directly with the general public and a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to providing client focused services in a high volume environment.
• A demonstrated high level of organisational, analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to use initiative and work independently and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team, foster a positive team environment and demonstrated experience coaching and training colleagues (or related experience) .
• A demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including clients, other staff members, the judiciary and senior management. This will include a proven ability to manage stressful and/or conflict situations in a professional manner, on a continual basis.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to and support change in the workplace including a strong ability to identify opportunities for process improvement. In addition, quickly acquire a sound working knowledge of court procedures, guidelines and policies.

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.

Recruit Ability
Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability 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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Contact Officer
For more information please contact Andrew Burns, A/Location Based Team Leader via telephone 0492 369 802 or email andrew.burns@fedcourt.gov.au

How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying please email recruitment@fedcourt.gov.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.