Court Child Expert (Psychologist or Social Worker)
Federal Court of Australia
Posted 12 days ago
Jurisdiction: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Section: Court Children’s Service
Classification: Executive Level 1
Job Type: Ongoing/Non-ongoing, Part-time/Full-time
Location: Darwin
Total remuneration including superannuation: $133,221 – $145,210 per annum ($115,443 – $125,832 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation)
Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children – Become a Court Child Expert
Are you a dedicated social worker or psychologist with a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children? Do you want your work to directly influence decisions that shape the future of children and families? If so, this is your opportunity to join a nationally respected team making a real impact.
What is a Court Child Expert?
Court Child Experts are experienced professionals who play a vital role in Australia’s Federal family law system. Appointed under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), Court Child Experts provide critical social science expertise to assist families and the Courts in making decisions that are in the best interests of children.
This is more than just a job – it’s a career with purpose.
Why Join Us?
As a Court Child Expert, you’ll be at the forefront of family law innovation, working on world-leading initiatives to ensure safe and effective outcomes for families in crisis.
- Be the voice for children in complex family matters
- Influence real-life decisions that shape a child’s future
- Be part of a collaborative, national team of experts
- Receive extensive professional support and development
From the moment you start, you’ll be supported with a structured induction program, ongoing supervision, and access to national and international training.
What Will You Do?
As a Court Child Expert, your day-to-day work includes:
- Conducting family assessments, including interviews and observations with children
- Providing expert evidence to the Court via written reports
- Facilitating dispute resolution conferences to help families reach agreements
Join a Team That Puts Children First
This is your chance to be part of a court-based team where your professional skills will help shape safer, more stable futures for Australian children.
Make a real difference. Apply to become a Court Child Expert today.
Want to learn more?
For more information including eligibility and instructions on how to apply, please see the position’s listing on the agency’s website here.
Applications close Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11.30pm (AEDT).
About Federal Court of Australia
The Court's Jurisdiction
Establishment
The Federal Court of Australia was created by the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 and began to exercise its jurisdiction on 1 February 1977.
The Court is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. It sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time.
Objectives
The objectives of the Court are to:
Decide disputes according to law - promptly, courteously and effectively and, in so doing, to interpret the statutory law and develop the general law of the Commonwealth, so as to fulfil
the role of a court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under the Constitution.
Provide an effective registry service to the community.
Manage the resources allotted by Parliament efficiently.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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