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Form of workDepartment of Justice
Magistrates Court
Hobart
Applications must be submitted by Monday 12 June, 2023 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Monday 12 June, 2023 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3
Salary:
$70,490.00 to $76,195.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
This position contributes to the operation of the Magistrates Court - Coronial Division through the provision of administrative support.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Fixed-term appointment for 6 months.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
The Officer will be required to complete the following tasks to deliver a Coronial division project:
Collate, audit and reconcile existing coronial files, forensic pathology files and university records.
Contribute to the day-to-day activities of the taskforce, including liaison with Health Department and other agency representatives if required.
Deal with enquiries from family members, members of the public, police officers, mortuary staff, private medical and Department of Health staff, legal practitioners and other persons or entities as necessary.
Provide a comprehensive level of administrative support and assistance to the coroner, including, from time to time, undertaking research and analysis and providing reports to coroner and others as required.
Ensure the proper and accurate recording of information for the coroner, together with the completion of necessary documentation for the coroner.
Undertake the closure and archiving of files including responding to the State Archivist concerning the management of those files.
Undertake record checks via Tasmania Police systems and databases (ie Compass, ATLAS and NPRS).
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
1. Pre-employment checks
- Arson and fire setting
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person
- Sex-related offences
- Drug and alcohol related offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty
- Crimes involving deception
- Making false declarations
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Serious traffic offences
- Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
- Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
- Crimes involving Conspiracy
3. Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
Current drivers licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (357768) Senior Administration Officer (Coronial Project).docx
Statement of Duties (357768) Senior Administration Officer (Coronial Project).pdf
About the Department of Justice (Magistrates Court).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Magistrates Court).pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4946.
For more information
Jane McLeod
Manager - South
Email: Jane.McLeod@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7130
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
