Expressions of Interest – Judge of the District Court of NSW

10/10/2025

The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973.

Applicants must be either current or former judicial officers or Australian lawyers of at least seven years’ standing and must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the law and procedures applicable to the District Court of NSW. All applicants must address the professional and personal qualities for judicial appointments as part of their application as stated below.

Successful applicants will be required to preside over proceedings across Sydney and must have an ability and willingness to undertake a country service for a nominated amount of time.

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