Position: Executive Director, Coroners Court
Details: The Coroner's Court conducts inquests into deaths which occurred, or are suspected to have occurred, in particular circumstances, and conducts inquiries into fires and natural disasters if so requested, or, in the case of fires, on the Coroner's own initiative.
The Coroner is required to make findings in respect of an inquest about the identity of a deceased person and the cause of death, or in an inquiry, about the cause and origin of fire.
In both cases, the Coroner must determine whether any matters of public safety arise.
The Executive Director, Coroners Court works closely with the Chief Coroner and Coroner to progress coronial matters in accordance with the Coroners Act 1997 and, if appointed, to act as counsel-assisting the Coroner.
The Executive Director's role includes managing the coronial team, which comprises legal and non-legal staff, overseeing the operations of the Forensic Medicine Centre, and providing legal support to the Coroner.
The Executive Director is also appointed as a deputy registrar of the Magistrates Court.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities to apply.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 02 January 2025 until 07 May 2025.
How to apply: Please submit your application to the Contact Officer listed above and include the following:
Please provide a statement of up to two (2) pages addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities which can be found in the attached Position Description.
A current curriculum vitae which includes details of a referee, preferably your current supervisor.
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