Occupation

281233 Judge

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

281233 Judge

Presides over civil and criminal proceedings in a court of law.

Specialisations

  • District Court Judge
  • Supreme Court Judge

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • 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