• Full time
  • $74,580 per annum per annum + 11% superannuation (VPS Grade 3 position)
  • Role based on-site in the Melbourne CBD

About Us

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

The Honourable Justice M Osborne is seeking a legally qualified person to be his Associate commencing in early August 2024. 

Justice M Osborne undertakes a wide variety of general commercial and corporations matters within the Commercial Court of the Supreme Court of Victoria including contract, equity and trusts, insolvency, corporations and partnerships, commercial torts and urgent duty judge matters. His Honour is the Judge in charge of the Commercial and Retail Leases List and the Insurance List. As a result, the successful applicant will have a genuine interest in commercial law.

His Honour strives for excellence in his work and the work of his chambers. As such, you should have a very strong academic record (first class honours) and exceptional research skills. You will be highly organised and will be able to liaise in an efficient and professional manner with members of the legal profession, the Court, and the public.

About You

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience at the Court and contribute to the administration of justice. At least one year of post admission experience at a law firm (or similar) is desirable.

 Duties will include:

• Undertaking high level legal research;
• Assisting with the production of judgments, papers and presentations including proof-reading and editing;
• Performing administrative tasks, including managing the demands of the Judge Managed Lists;
• Acting as chambers' first point of contact, liaising with Court staff, the public, the media and the profession; and
• Undertaking the duties of an Associate in Court.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Applications must include:

• cover letter that, amongst other things, addresses why you wish to be a Commercial Court Associate and why you are a suitable candidate;
• small summary about yourself (e.g., personal interests and hobbies)
•  résumé; and
• copy of academic transcript.

 For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sarah Newland, Judicial Services Coordinator (Commercial Court), on 0436 373 052 or at sarah.newland@supcourt.vic.gov.au

Other information

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. careers@courts.vic.gov.au