Department of Justice Crown Law State Litigation Office Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4 $83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: South Location: Hobart This position assists the State Litigator in the conduct and management of the business of his Office by providing executive support to senior legal practitioners, supervision and providing liaison between the State Litigator senior officers, external organisations and other clients, particularly with Abuse in Care matters.
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Supervise the administrative operations of the Abuse in Care team within the State Litigation Office including mentoring and training administrative staff in all aspects of their duties to ensure the delivery of effective administrative services.
Coordinate, allocate and monitor workloads in accordance with service standards and review, modify procedures and develop Guidelines.
Provide comprehensive executive support to senior legal practitioners assisting the State Litigator including: timely, high quality and accurate document production using audio transcription and copy typing skills; making complex travel, accommodation, function and other contact arrangements; diary management; and file management.
Report to the Senior Executive Officer in relation to matters of administration and staff supervision and undertake tasks as directed.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior Departmental and Government staff.
Deal with enquiries in the absence of senior legal practitioners by referring them to appropriate officers.
Undertake such other administrative and clerical services within Crown Law as the State Litigator may require.
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 Disciplinary action in previous employment.
A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) is required.
A Diploma in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services) or equivalent experience is also necessary.
Application Process 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 4904.
For more information Anne-Maree Emmerton Senior Executive Officer ****** Phone: (03) 6165 3560 #J-18808-Ljbffr