Position details

Executive Assistant to the Chief Justice

Classification

High Court Employee Level 6 ($93,824 - $106,688) + 8% allowance

Location

Canberra, ACT or Sydney NSW

Working arrangements

Full‑time Ongoing

Eligibility

Employees of the High Court are required to be Australian citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security clearance and undergo a police record check. Successful applicants engaged by the Court will also be subject to a probation period.

Contact Officer

Leonie Young

Email: [email protected]

Closing date

Sunday, 17 August 2025at 11:55pm AEST

About the High Court of Australia

The High Court of Australia (the Court) is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. It was established in 1901 by section 71 of the Constitution.

The Court has approximately 75 full-time equivalent ongoing and casual employees supporting the Chief Justice and Justices, most of whom are located in Canberra.

Chambers overview

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia leads the court and has general oversight of its administration. In addition, the Chief Justice has a number of extra-curial roles and responsibilities, including national and international engagement.

The Chief Justice’s chambers include:

The Chief Justice

The Chief of Staff to the Chief Justice

Executive Assistant

Associates.

The Executive Assistant provides high level administrative support to the Chief Justice and chambers staff, including diary management, handling of correspondence as well as travel and hospitality arrangements.

As an employee of the Court, you will:

work in a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative work environment

have access in Canberra to reasonably priced undercover car parking

be appointed under the High Court of Australia Act 1979, noting the terms and conditions of employment are similar to those of the Australian Public Service.

What you need to be successful

Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a high level of executive support including:

supporting day-to-day tasks within the Chief Justice’s Chambers, including managing multiple calendars, scheduling of meetings, email triage, official hospitality and travel bookings.

handling incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence

demonstrate high level organisational skills

demonstrate superior attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously, including demonstrated experience in coordinating high volumes of work whilst meeting strict deadlines and anticipating priorities.

transcribing and preparing correspondence, speeches and other documents

work with other chambers and Court staff in relation to administrative and other matters.

This position would suit a proactive and flexible individual with a minimum of five years’ experience providing high level support to a Senior Executive or equivalent.

Qualifications and experience

Highly Desirable

Previous experience in a court or legal environment will be highly regarded.

An understanding of and experience in public sector frameworks, policies and procedures is desirable

How to apply

A copy of the Vacancy Information Kit is available on the High Court of Australia's website at this link: Employment opportunities | High Court of Australia

Applications must be addressed to the contact officer and emailed to [email protected] by the closing date. Please note applications submitted through Seek will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please email the [email protected] or telephone (02) 6270 6952.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.