Assistant Registrar - District Court (LO - Grade 4)

Assistant Registrar

District Court

• Location – Sydney CBD
• Employment type – Temporary position (up until Feb 2026) – Full time (35 hours)
• Salary – Legal Offer – Grade 4, Base Salary ($139,862 – $142,554), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Reporting to the Principal Registrar of the District Court you will be responsible for providing high level technical advice to the judiciary and court users to ensure the effective case management of matters in the District Court Civil jurisdiction. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the judiciary and play a key role in the court's operations, supporting the effective administration of justice in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.

What you’ll do

As part of the District Court team, you will provide legal advice and guidance on procedural matters, preside over hearings, and facilitate case management. You will conduct mediations, directions hearings, and call-overs to support case resolution.

You will also:

• Ensure that orders, directions, and requisitions made in the determination of legal applications comply with Acts, procedures, rules, and relevant legislation, and are made in a timely manner.
• Conduct mediations, directions hearings, and call-overs with parties and legal representatives to facilitate effective case disposal.
• Preside in various Registrar’s courts to facilitate effective and efficient case management within the District Court.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely advice on the interpretation of laws relating to matters within the District Court's jurisdiction, assisting the public and legal profession.
• Provide procedural advice to clients and Registry staff to ensure quality court documentation and adherence to District Court practices.
• Use computer systems effectively to enter, retrieve, and collate data.
• Assist the Judicial Registrar by presiding in the General List in an acting capacity when required by the Chief Judge.
• Deal with court applications and provide procedural advice in a high-pressure environment, including the Duty Registrar service.
• You will work as part of a dedicated team of professionals who prioritise excellence in service delivery, and you will be based in the vibrant Sydney District Court office, located at John Maddison Tower, 86 Goulburn St, Sydney.

What we’re looking for

• A sound knowledge of the District Court’s procedures, rules, and relevant legislation.
• Proven track record in providing high-level legal advice and case management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex legal information.
• Admission (or immediate eligibility) as a legal practitioner in NSW.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

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Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Targeted Question 1: Tell me about a decision on which you deliberated for a long time. How did you eventually decide what to do?

• Targeted Question 2: When involved in discussions where multiple views and opposing positions are presented, how do you facilitate a two-way exchange of ideas and information? Provide a specific example of a time you have implemented this approach. 

Applications close: Sunday, 20 April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Martin Kane at martin.kane@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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