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Period of Appointment Fixed term from 6 January 2025 to 21 November 2025.
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Provide telephone and reception facilities of a high quality ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of enquiries, including liaison with all Tribunal stakeholders as a first point of contact. Act as clerical assistant to the Registrar and Senior Executive Officer in all aspects of the management of references under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, Anti-Discrimination Act 1998, Motor Accidents (Liabilities and Compensation Act) 1973, Health Practitioners Tribunal Act 2010, and Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011. Manage the listing of conciliation conferences for the Registrar and/or Senior Executive Officer. Carry out follow-up inquiries in respect of references during the conciliation process as directed by the Registrar or Senior Executive Officer. Manage the diary of the Registrar and/or Senior Executive Officer and arrange the listing of matters. Prepare Tribunal documentation and correspondence including decisions and orders of the Deputy President and Senior Member. Prepare notices, subpoenas, and any other documentation as required. Act as a point of contact in relation to matters during the conciliation process. Assist with the updating of databases; undertake data entry; assist in the development of statistics, and undertake statistical research as required. Provide administrative support in other areas of the Tribunal as required. Act as relief Court Clerk attending Tribunal Hearings throughout Tasmania, set up hearing rooms, coordinate attendance of parties, record proceedings, and maintain and mark exhibits including calling and swearing in witnesses. 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:
Pre-employment checks Disciplinary action in previous employment. Identification check. Desirable Requirements Experience with personal compensation matters and Tribunal or Court procedures. 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.
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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 Jemma Sacco
Team Leader
Phone: (03) 6165 6790
Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
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