Overview

Corporate Services Division sits within the Federal Court of Australia Entity, the administrative organisation that engages employees under the Public Service Act 1999 to work in support of one or more of the following courts or Tribunal:

• Federal Court of Australia (FCA);

• Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Divisions 1 and 2) (FCFCoA); and

• National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT).

The Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act 2016 established the Federal Court entity however, each court continues to maintain its distinct statutory identity, with separate functions and judicial independence. Employees are covered by the Federal Court of Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027. The Division provides a shared service to the Courts and Tribunal for all corporate functions including the management of finance, information technology, human resources, property and facilities, risk and compliance, contract administration, communications and records and library services.

Position overview

The Entity is currently recruiting for two Executive Director roles within Corporate Services Division:

• Corporate Operations

• Corporate Strategy and Programs

Both leadership roles require strong stakeholder engagement skills to ensure the effective delivery of corporate services to support the operations of the Courts and the Tribunal. Engagement with Heads of Jurisdiction, Judges, Chief Executive Officers, Principal Registrars, and staff is crucial to align corporate services with strategic priorities. An ability to build and maintain relationships with government agencies, the legal profession, and other relevant stakeholders is essential. Additionally, as a senior executive, you will lead and mentor the Corporate Services team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your contributions will be critical to enhancing service delivery and achieving the goals of the Federal Courts, the Family Court, and the National Native Title Tribunal.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Andrea Jarratt, Director, Principal Registry and National Operations via telephone (03) 8638 6814 or email Andrea.Jarratt@fedcourt.gov.au.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s 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 indicate your preferred role in this document.  Ensure this document is attached before submitting your application. If you have any technical issues with applying, please email recruitment@fedcourt.gov.au

Application Close: Monday 19 May 2025 at 11:30 pm (AEST)