Department of the Attorney-General & Justice NT – Katherine NT
Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Local Court
Job title Deputy Registrar Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Katherine
Position number 10450 RTF 309640 Closing 21/11/2024
Contact officer Naomi Hanson on 08 8973 89*** or ******
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=309640 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objectiveProvide support and assistance to the Registrar in relation to the functions of the Local Court and its circuits.
Context statementThe Local Court sits at 30 locations across the Northern Territory. Deputy Registrars provide advice and support for court users and undertake a leadership role within the Court by providing supervision to Court Officers. They deal with a broad range of clients including people from diverse cultures and those generally unfamiliar with the legal system. They also work with judicial officers who have varying practices and expectations. They do a variety of administrative work in the registry to facilitate the operation of courts in the criminal, civil, youth, coronial and other jurisdictions. They are required to travel to and stay periods in remote communities, including travelling on light aircraft and for long distances in vehicles.
Key duties and responsibilitiesProvide sound operational advice and provide a high level of appropriate assistance and practical advice to the public, legal practitioners, and other court users as to practices and procedures.Provide supervision and direction to Court Officers and encourage and foster a positive culture and safe work environment.Ensure all court proceedings are processed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.Develop and implement effective induction and training programs and court management practices under the direction of the Registrar.Manage the recording, archiving, movement, and security of exhibits. Take responsibility for the maintenance and security of all files, records, registers, and exhibits; prepare court lists; enter data and print documents from the court information system; maintain statistical information.Perform the statutory and quasi-judicial functions as required by the applicable legislation in relation to the statutory appointments held, these include the issue of criminal and civil court processes.Perform additional tasks and duties as directed by the Registrar and perform the duties of Registrar during absences.Selection criteriaDetailed knowledge of the practices and procedures relating to courts or the ability to acquire such knowledge, with the ability to apply these to continuous improvement and reform processes.Ability to provide sound operational advice to management and judicial officers on the provision of court services.Demonstrated ability to model and encourage a culture of service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Registry.Ability to lead and mentor staff with an emphasis on achieving results.Ability to develop and retain strong professional working relationships with other managers, colleagues within the Department and external agencies.High level organisational, coordination and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and work under pressure.Demonstrated experience in the management of business administration functions such as finance, travel administration, infrastructure, and human resource management.Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, or similar.Further informationThe Successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check that has disclosable outcomes will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. The Attorney-General Department has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site.
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