Judge
OSCA 281233·ANZSCO 271211
760
8.9%
37.4%
60 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in a court of law.
What they typically do
- Reviews legal documents and evidence presented in court
- Listens to arguments from both prosecution and defence
- Interprets and applies laws and regulations to make decisions
- Presides over criminal cases in which the guilt of defendants is determined, and delivers judgments and opinions
- Resolves disputes and issues rulings in civil cases
- Sentences convicted individuals and decides appropriate penalties
- Provides guidance to juries and instructs them on legal matters
- Ensures that court proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner
- Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Judge.
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