At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Federal Court's operations and provide strategic advice to the Chief Justice.
- Company: Join the Federal Court of Australia, a trusted and diverse national institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to shape justice in Australia.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders across Australia.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the justice system while leading transformative change.
- Qualifications: Senior executive experience in public sector or complex environments required.
The predicted salary is between 51525 - 62975 $ per year.
Lead service delivery to Federal Courts and the National Native Title Tribunal.
Provide trusted advice to Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia.
About the organisation:
The Federal Court of Australia (FCA) is a contemporary national Court that is accessible, diverse and trusted. It is a superior court of record and a court of law and equity. The FCA sits in all capital cities and elsewhere in Australia from time to time. It also has responsibility for corporate administration of the National Native Title Tribunal.
About the role:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Principal Registrar assists the Chief Justice of the FCA to manage the administrative affairs and business of the FCA and is a trusted advisor to the Chief Justice. The CEO is also the Agency Head and accountable authority of the Entity.
The CEO is responsible for the appropriations for the Courts and the Tribunal, the Commonwealth Courts Registry Services and corporate services. The CEO oversees resourcing for the shared Commonwealth Courts Registry Services and ensures the proper resourcing of the administration of justice in the Courts and Tribunal.
The appointee will have a demonstrated record of leading organisational transformation, including technology-enabled change, and making independent and sound decisions while balancing competing stakeholder priorities and constrained resources, supported by strong communication skills across complex organisational settings.
The appointee will have the ability to motivate and engage a diverse workforce, building on a culture of engagement, respect, excellence and accountability. Essential to success in this role will be fostering deep and productive internal and external relationships. The appointee will also constructively and effectively represent the Entity and the FCA at Senate Estimates and in media engagements, including press conferences, with informed and strategic judgement.
About you:
You are a senior executive with significant operational leadership experience, gained within the public sector or a comparably complex environment. You possess demonstrated exceptional capability as a leader across governance, risk and financial stewardship. You are calm and deliberate under pressure and have insight into the risks associated with service delivery. Ideally possessing legal qualifications, you are commercially and administratively astute, and balance competing priorities with sound judgement. You have the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and the capacity to lead diverse teams with clarity and purpose. You listen to understand, and have the passion and vision to bring people along as part of a collaborative approach.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST on Friday 4 September 2026.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL REGISTRAR employer: SHK Asia Pacific
As a leading specialist financial institution at the heart of Australia's financial system, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth, while our focus on leveraging technology and data not only enhances your skills but also contributes to the financial resilience of the community we serve. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and is dedicated to creating impactful solutions in a supportive environment.
