Aps 5 - Associate

Description:

Purpose of position
The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate.
Important Functions
The person appointed to this position is expected to carry out his or her duties so as to:

• Satisfy all relevant statutory obligations.
• Satisfy the Australian Public Service Values and Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to and support achievement of the Court's Strategic and Business Plans.
• Operate within the Court's policies and procedural guidelines.
• Support and contribute to the Court's Service Charter.

The key duties of the position include
Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries.
2. Supervise the work of the deputy associate.
3. Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing.
4. Ensure the court's case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments.
5. Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders.
6. Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices.
7. Other duties as required.