Judge - Federal Court of Australia

The Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment to judicial vacancies in the Federal Court of Australia.

A merit-based process is being conducted, aligned with the Australian Government’s commitment to integrity and diversity in the judiciary.

Applications are sought for vacancies in various registries of the Federal Court over the next 18 months.

Expressions of interest are sought from candidates who:

• meet the legislative requirements for statutory appointment
• have deep expertise in the areas of law likely to come before the court
• possess exceptional legal, organisational, decision-making and communication skills
• are committed to serving all members of our community.

The Government particularly encourages applications from candidates who would contribute to the Federal Court by reflecting the diversity of the community it serves.

For more information about the positions, visit the Attorney-General’s Department website: https://www.ag.gov.au/legal-system/courts/judicial-appointments.

Applications close at 5 pm AEST on Friday, 15 May 2026.