Courtroom Operations Lead | Court Support & Team

Federal Court of Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court of Australia in Brisbane seeks a Day-to-Day Courtrooms Manager to allocate and coordinate courtroom lists and hearings. You will lead a small team of casual court officers and report to the Team Leader, National Court Support, ensuring smooth operation of court proceedings.

The role requires strong administrative skills, ability to train staff, manage relationships with practitioners and external agencies, and effective use of in-court technology and videoconference processes.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, train, develop and performance manage a team.
• Excellent relationship management with diverse stakeholders including judicial officers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy environment.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills, including with technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and manage all aspects of courtroom allocation in the Queensland Registry, including daily court lists.
• Lead a team of casual court officers, including workload allocation, training and support.
• Oversee in-court technology, liaising with chambers staff and providers.
• Coordinate attendance of litigants with external agencies, including immigration detention centres.
• Provide training and support for in-court processes (opening/closing court, swearing in witnesses, videoconference).
• Correspond with practitioners and legal staff regarding videoconference procedures and admin processes.
• Assist with Court events such as seminars, webinars and ceremonial occasions.
• Perform other administrative duties (allocation of courtrooms, mediation suites, visiting chambers).

Skills

Administrative skills

Team leadership

Relationship management

Work under pressure

Tech adaptability

Job description

Federal Court of Australia in Brisbane seeks a Day-to-Day Courtrooms Manager to allocate and coordinate courtroom lists and hearings. You will lead a small team of casual court officers and report to the Team Leader, National Court Support, ensuring smooth operation of court proceedings.

The role requires strong administrative skills, ability to train staff, manage relationships with practitioners and external agencies, and effective use of in-court technology and videoconference processes.