Current Vacancies
Judicial Vacancies - Selection Criteria


Current Vacancies

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Judicial Vacancies - Selection Criteria

Overriding Principle

Appointments will be made on the basis of merit. Subject to this principle, including the relevant considerations listed below, there is a commitment to actively promoting diversity in the judiciary. Consideration will be given to all legal experience, including that outside mainstream legal practice.

Professional qualities

• Proficiency in the law and its underlying principles
• High level of professional expertise and ability in the area(s) of professional specialisation
• Applied experience (through the practice of law or other branches of legal practice)
• Intellectual and analytical ability
• Ability to discharge duties promptly
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with peers and members of the public
• Ability to clearly explain procedure and decisions to all parties
• Effective management of workload
• Ability to maintain authority and inspire respect
• Willingness to participate in ongoing judicial education
• Ability to use, or willingness to learn modern information technology