FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT ### Position Description Package - DEPUTY ASSOCIATE - APS LEVEL 4 - $57,833 - $60,855 plus superannuation - NON-ONGOING – FULL TIME* - POSITION NUMBER: 6335 - SYDNEY REGISTRY * This is a non-ongoing opportunity for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extensions for a total period of up to 3 years. Notified in the APS Employment Gazette : Thursday, 20 January 2011 Closing date for applications: Thursday, 3 February 2011 Once you have read the information about the duties of this position, please contact Gary Hartop on [REDACTED PHONE] if you have any questions. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ### Please include with your application - A covering letter - A comprehensive statement of claims against the selection criteria - An up to date resume detailing your skills and work history - Certified copies of relevant qualifications Please Note: Receipt of email applications will be acknowledged, however mailed or faxed applications will not. Please submit your application to: Email: [REDACTED EMAIL] Postal Address: Human Resources FMC Corporate Services Provider GPO Box 9991 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Fax: [REDACTED PHONE] Please Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted without prior approval. Please advise in writing or email if you decide to withdraw from the selection process. ‘One APS Career… Thousands of Opportunities’ FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT JOB DESCRIPTION Deputy Associate – APS 4 The Deputy Associate will assist a Federal Magistrate in the Sydney Registry of the Court (general federal law) with legal research in areas within the Court’s jurisdiction and assist the Associate in the day-to-day management of Chambers. The Federal Magistrate in whose chambers this position is located exercises the Court's general federal law jurisdiction focussing on administrative law, industrial law, trade practices, bankruptcy and human rights matters. This position will not involve exposure to family law matters. ### Key responsibilities and duties - Undertake legal research as required by the Federal Magistrate. - Type judgments and orders. - Court attendance including performance of court officer duties and provision of administrative assistance in the courtroom. - Assist the Associate in the day to day management of chambers including correspondence, liaison with practitioners and court staff, use of court’s case management system, chambers and docket management. - Manage chambers in the absence of the Associate. - Other duties as required. ### Selection Criteria - LLB or graduand with credit plus average. - Demonstrated ability to undertake legal research. - Strong communication (oral and written) and liaison skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels. - Demonstrated high-level keyboard skills and ability to use relevant software applications including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus Notes and internet. - Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to manage several processes at once. - The ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities - Tolerance, diligence and the ability to work as a member of a small team. - A high standard of ethical behaviour. An understanding of the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and a commitment to abide by the APS Code of Conduct. The ability to comply with principles of workplace diversity and occupational health and safety.