Administration Officer (350249) and (350240)Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Contract/Temp
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 10 November 2024 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.
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Period of AppointmentPosition 350249 from ASAP until 9 October 2026.
Position 350240 from ASAP to 4 June 2025.
Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
DutiesWorking within a team of the Magistrates Court Registry to provide personal, electronic and telephone reception duties, ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of enquiries and liaising with members of the public including defendants, complainants, vulnerable people, the legal profession, police and clerical staff.Prepare and generate court documents from a range of computerised databases, for the Civil and the Criminal and General Division to a high standard.Receiving and receipting of court related documents and fees; entering this information into computerised databases and balancing daily filing fees and payments received.Accurate entry of court outcomes into computerised databases and the distribution of associated correspondence.Work as part of a team to support the ongoing development of skills and knowledge of other team members.Filing and general duties within the registry 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 ChecksThe 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:
Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving Conspiracy2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.
Application ProcessTo 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 4914.
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