Registrar District Court

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Registrar District CourtCourt and Tribunal ServicesSalary: RGDC, $331,924 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (SALA)Position number: 1411Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: District Court of Western AustraliaClosing date: 2024-04-26 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: -
-You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This is a permanent full time vacancy.ABOUT THE ROLEThis position performs the functions and duties and exercises the powers of a registrar as provided for in the District Court Court Act 1969 (WA), the Rules of the Court, various other Acts and as delegated by the Chief Judge or Principal Registrar. Examples of these functions include:

• Undertaking case management of civil, criminal and appeal matters.
• Hearing and determining interlocutory applications.
• Mediating civil and criminal cases.
• Taxing bills of costs.
• Undertaking research and analysis of legal and operations issues.
• Assisting with organisation and continuous improvement of the Court.
• Preparing draft Practice Directions where required.

ELIGIBILITYApplicants must be a Barrister or Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia or qualified so as to be eligible for admission in Western Australia and must have a minimum of five years (5) post admission experience.ABOUT YOUWe are seeking a Legal Practitioner with extensive knowledge of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971, District Court Rules 2005, Criminal Procedure Rules 2005 together with a comprehensive knowledge of the general law.All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.ABOUT JUSTICEWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to ApplyPlease ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.The Department requests applicants to submit an on-line application using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. As part of your online application you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and to attach the following information as part of your application:We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV that highlights your suitability for this position.

• A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing all of the Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF. Please provide specific examples to support your claims.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth.Subsequent VacanciesApplicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Laura Sutton, Executive Officer on 08 9425 2414 for a confidential discussion.