We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
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Period of Appointment 12 months.
Hours per fortnight 36.75 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties As receptionist, act as first point of contact for telephone and counter enquiries.
Direct enquiries or clients to the appropriate person or service within TLA or other relevant service provider.
Process clients seeking face-to-face legal advice, attending for Family Law conferences or appointments, through TLA's Client Database.
Arrange appointments with relevant staff.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion while dealing with client's matters.
Receive and provide for receipts for client contributions for legal representation.
Provide mail functions, both incoming and outgoing, of the office as required.
Provide advice and training to new employees in the position to facilitate back-up and leave support.
Perform other administrative tasks as directed.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Statement of Duties (Generic) Receptionist - Sep 2024.docx Statement of Duties (Generic) Receptionist - Sep 2024.pdf About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid).docx About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid).pdf Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf FAQs Short Form Application.docx FAQs Short Form Application.pdf 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.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
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 3652.
For more information Anne-Marie Kerr Associate Director Civil Law ****** Phone: (03) 6236 3800 Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team (03) 6165 7603
