Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Southern Region
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 25 September, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3
$72,605.00 to $78,481.00 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
Region: South
The objective of this position is to contribute to the Court by co-ordinating proceedings in court and in chambers.
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.
Period of Appointment Fixed Term until 30 June 2025.
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Co-ordinate proceedings in court and in chambers including conducting pre-trial documentation checks, obtaining authorities, monitoring and recording proceedings, and performing formal procedural roles including empanelling juries, taking pleas, and swearing witnesses.
Make proper and accurate records of court proceedings including keeping electronic minutes of proceedings, recording orders, recognisances, bail orders, and criminal calendars.
Undertake legal research tasks as directed by the Judge.
Provide administrative assistance to the Judge including co-ordinating listings, diary management, visitor reception, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the Judge, proofing judgments and decisions, and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the Judge.
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:
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.
A law degree or substantial progress towards a degree
Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies, Hobart, or other practical legal training course approved by the Board of Legal Education.
Admitted as legal practitioner, or expect to be admitted in Tasmania
Applicants hold a full driver's licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents 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.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.
Agency: Department of Justice
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