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Period of Appointment
Until 7 August 2025.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
• Undertake general administrative and clerical functions associated with the day-to-day operations of the Hobart Civil, Criminal and Probate Registries including:
• Complying with any reasonable directions given by senior officers in the Court Registries.
• Entry, retrieval and searching of information and events from the case management system of each Registry.
• Receiving, vetting and issuing documentation lodged in the Court Registries.
• Responding to general counter and telephone enquiries.
• Collection, sorting and distribution of mail.
• Archiving of records.
• Assist the listing clerk with the maintenance of court diaries.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time including providing assistance in the other areas of the court as required. • Contribute to the achievement of team objectives by working in a small multi-skilled team.
• 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:
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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356595) Registry Administration Assistant.doc
Statement of Duties (356595) Registry Administration Assistant.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Supreme Court).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Supreme Court).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
Marissa Priest
Registry Manager (South)
marissa.priest@supremecourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7453
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603