Supreme Court Judge

Closes: 01 May 2026

Classification: Board/Committee/Council

Position No: Resident Judge of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory

Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees

Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 April 2026

Contact Officer: Ray Johnson on judicialappointment@act.gov.au or 02 6207 0501

The ACT Supreme Court is a superior court of record enjoying civil, criminal and appellate jurisdiction.

An appeal lies to the Supreme Court from the ACT Magistrates Court, the Childrens Court, and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The Supreme Court exercises jurisdiction in corporates law, adoptions, probate and other matters including admiralty.

Job Description

The Attorney-General of the Australian Capital Territory, Ms Tara Cheyne MLA, invites expressions of interest from eligible and suitably qualified people for appointment as a Resident Judge to the Supreme of the Australian Capital Territory.

The eligibility, conditions and terms of appointment for a Resident Judge are set out in the Supreme Court Act 1933. The selection criteria for a Resident Judge is set out in the Supreme Court (Resident Judges Appointment Requirements) Determination 2026 (No 1), which can be found on the ACT Legislation Register at www.legislation.gov.au.

The ACT Government is committed to a judiciary that is reflective of the broader community that it serves. Expressions of interest are sought from all areas of the legal community including the private sector, government and community sector.

How to Apply: Written Expressions of Interest, addressing the Selection Criteria and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, personal particulars form, and declaration of private interests should be emailed to judicialappointment@act.gov.au

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Career Interest Categories

Boards, Committees and Tribunals