Address Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Southern Region
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 March, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 24 March, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
Salary:
$80,593.00 to $92,764.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
Assisting in the provision of administrative support, procedural advice and guidance in relation to Court processes, and probate processes.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ 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.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
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.
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
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
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.
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 information
Brendan McManus Deputy Registrar Email: brendan.mcmanus@supremecourt.tas.gov.au Phone: (03) 6165 7449
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team (03) 6165 7603
