This recruitment pool will run for a period of 24 months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
Registrars of the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) have the specific responsibility for performing the functions and duties and exercising the powers as provided for in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and the Family Court Act 1997 (WA) and Rules and Regulations and as directed by the Chief Judge and/or Principal Registrar.
We are seeking highly organised, dynamic team players who can conduct conferences involving significant emotional issues for parties and confidently represent the court at seminars.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants must be Legal Practitioners of not less than 5 years’ experience and be admitted or eligible to be admitted to practice in Western Australia.
Extensive knowledge of family court procedures and processes is required.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A copy of your current qualification.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
- A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF.
- Professional experience, knowledge and qualifications
- Organisational and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
Please provide examples to support your claims.
All remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and/or fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Suzanne Taylor, Executive Manager Family Court of WA on (08) 9224 8319 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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