Supreme Court of New South Wales

Supreme Court of NSW associates, tipstaves and researchers

Application dates describe recruitment. Program dates and recorded cycle are shown separately where the employer has published them.

Date audit, 29 October 2026. Court recommends beginning-of-year applications in the year before appointment; chambers recruit separately and applications last 12 months. For 2027 starts, recommended early approach was January 2026. January 2027 approaches generally target 2028

Judges of the Supreme Court of New South Wales select their own tipstaves and associates. The court also employs researchers each year. Applicants should apply at the beginning of the year before the appointment. Associate vacancies can arise at any time. Tipstaff contracts run up to 12 months, and associates have 12 month renewable contracts. Applicants need Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a full time work visa. Applications are held for 12 months.

Program type

Associateship

Location

NSW

Study stage

Graduate, Admitted

Audience

General

Eligibility

Australian citizen, permanent resident or full-time work visa. Researchers need a strong academic record.

Applications open

Applications accepted throughout the year

Applications close

Application dates not yet announced

Duration and timing

Rolling chambers applications. Early January 2027 approach (recommended, not an opening date) for 2028 appointments.

Pay

Paid. Set by the Attorney General of NSW (not published)

Record checked 29 October 2026. Official source ↗

Application status checked 29 October 2026; next review by 5 November 2026.