Position number: 1264
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Supreme Court of Western Australia
This is a permanent, full-time vacancy. About Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live.
We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia.
You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role This position performs the functions and duties and exercises the powers of the Principal Registrar/Magistrate as provided for in the Supreme Court Act 1935 and Administration Act 1902, along with various other Acts as delegated by the Chief Justice.
Other functions include:
Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to Registrars, including the direction and control of the allocation of work, and the monitoring of performance and service standards.Provide advice on legal and other issues affecting the operations of the Supreme Court and ensure quality cost-effective court services.Perform and discharge the duties and functions of the Keeper of the Records of the Supreme Court.Prepare draft Practice Directions and common forms of judgments and orders as required.Sit as a Magistrate in the Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court and assist with the case management of Supreme Court indictable matters prior to committal.Mediate civil and criminal cases with a view to achieving settlement of the case or issues in dispute.Manage registrar resources to ensure that the Court's caseload is progressed and finalised in an effective and efficient manner.Minimum Requirements Successful applicants must be a Barrister or Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia or qualified so as to be eligible for admission in Western Australia, and must have a minimum of five years post-admission experience.
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Application process How to apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.
This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit: A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.A statement addressing all the Role Specific Criteria and any applicable Desirable Criteria.Contact details of two work-related referees.For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Kelly Martinelli, Executive Manager Supreme Court of WA on (08) 9421 5351 for a confidential discussion.
Applicants are requested to apply online.
To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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