Director, Cultural Liaison & Migration Justice

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Sydney CBD NSW seeks a Judicial Registrar/Director to lead Cultural Liaison Officers and the CLDI, mentoring a dispersed team and shaping policy in migration matters. The role balances judicial duties (one day in five) with strategic leadership to improve access to justice for CALD court users.

The successful candidate will guide policy development, strengthen external partnerships with legal and social services, and drive education initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have legal qualifications and admission as a practitioner of the High Court and/or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.
• Additional qualifications in migration law (e.g., Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law) will be considered favourably, but are not essential.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post admission experience.
• Ability to exercise delegated judicial powers and functions at a high level in migration proceedings.
• Considerable experience in general federal law or civil law, with a focus on migration litigation.
• Thorough understanding of case management principles and the migration jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple responsibilities, and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Cultural Liaison Officers (CLOs) to support CALD court users through the court process.
• Mentor CLO team and collaborate with Judicial Registrars, registry staff and external partners.
• Collaborate with Director – Migration Registrars and Legal Operations and Director – Access, Equity, and Inclusion to enhance national stakeholder relations.
• Lead and support education and training initiatives and special projects to improve access to justice.
• Assist in addressing migration-related issues by informing policy and procedure development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cultural competency

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Judicial experience

Migration law knowledge

Education

Legal qualifications

Admission to High Court or Supreme Court

Job description

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – Sydney CBD NSW seeks a Judicial Registrar/Director to lead Cultural Liaison Officers and the CLDI, mentoring a dispersed team and shaping policy in migration matters. The role balances judicial duties (one day in five) with strategic leadership to improve access to justice for CALD court users.

The successful candidate will guide policy development, strengthen external partnerships with legal and social services, and drive education initiatives