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 from 6 January 2025 to 21 November 2025.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide telephone and reception facilities of a high quality ensuring sensitive and confidential handling of enquiries, including liaison with all Tribunal stakeholders as a first point of contact.
• Act as clerical assistant to the Registrar and Senior Executive Officer in all aspects of the management of references under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, Anti-Discrimination Act 1998, Motor Accidents (Liabilities and Compensation Act) 1973, Health Practitioners Tribunal Act 2010 and Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011.
• Manage the listing of conciliation conferences for the Registrar and/or Senior Executive Officer.
• Carry out follow up inquiries in respect of references during the conciliation process as directed by the Registrar or Senior Executive Officer.
• Manage the diary of the Registrar and/or Senior Executive Officer and arrange the listing of matters.
• Prepare Tribunal documentation and correspondence including decisions and orders of the Deputy President and Senior Member.  Prepare notices, subpoenas and any other documentation as required.
• Act as a point of contact in relation to matters during the conciliation process.
• Assist with the updating of databases; undertake data entry; assist in the development of statistics, and undertake statistical research as required.
• Provide administrative support in other areas of the Tribunal as required.
• Act as relief Court Clerk attending Tribunal Hearings throughout Tasmania, set up hearing rooms, co-ordinate attendance of parties, record proceedings and maintain and mark exhibits including calling and swearing in witnesses.

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:

1. Pre-employment checks

• 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.

3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with personal compensation matters and Tribunal or Court procedures.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (354900) Administrative Support Officer (October 2024).docx

 Statement of Duties (354900) Administrative Support Officer (October 2024).pdf

 About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).DOCX

 About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).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 4912.

For more information

Jemma Sacco
Team Leader
jemma.sacco@tascat.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 6790

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603