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Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
- Provide complex procedural advice to probate registry stakeholders, including Court legal officers, the Registrar, trustee companies, legal practitioners and their staff, applicants in person, government agencies, members of the public and Court staff.
- Provide assistance, guidance and procedural advice to the criminal and civil registries.
- Contribute to the achievement of team objectives by leading a small multi-skilled team.
- Co-ordinate and supervise the operational use of the computerised information systems within the registry, including training, application of system standards, reporting and user support.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, common law, Rules of Court, practice directions, circulars and procedures applicable to the role and be responsive to changes in rules, legislation and case law, including developing procedures in response to legislative changes.
- Oversee cash receipting, accounts receivable and payable, refunds and banking.
- Undertake special projects involving research, evaluation and formulation of informed views and recommendations, and provide administrative support as required.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.
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
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsStatement of Duties (357760) Team Leader Registry Administration (Probate).docx
Statement of Duties (357760) Team Leader Registry Administration (Probate).pdf
About the Department of Justice (Supreme Court).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Supreme 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 applyTo 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 4912.
For more informationBrendan McManus
Deputy Registrar
Email: brendan.mcmanus@supremecourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7449
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603