Director, Cultural & Language Inclusion — Migration Court

Federal Court of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 174,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Court of Australia is seeking a Judicial Registrar/Director to lead Cultural Liaison Officers and drive diversity and inclusion within migration proceedings. You will oversee CLOs, mentor staff, and collaborate with national teams to enhance access to justice and reduce delays in migration matters.

Strong leadership, policy development, and stakeholder engagement are essential for success. The role includes hands-on judicial registrar duties about 20% of the time and requires extensive

Qualifications

• Legal qualifications and admission to practice in Australia.
• Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience.
• Ability to preside over hearings and exercise judicial discretion.
• Thorough understanding of migration jurisdiction and practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a geographically dispersed CLO/CLDI team.
• Develop policies and procedures for migration matters.
• Mentor CLOs and build stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with migration registrars and other Director roles.
• Support education and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cultural competency

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Legal qualifications and admission to practice in Australia

Job description

Federal Court of Australia is seeking a Judicial Registrar/Director to lead Cultural Liaison Officers and drive diversity and inclusion within migration proceedings. You will oversee CLOs, mentor staff, and collaborate with national teams to enhance access to justice and reduce delays in migration matters.

Strong leadership, policy development, and stakeholder engagement are essential for success. The role includes hands-on judicial registrar duties about 20% of the time and requires extensive