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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• In close co-operation with other Managers, coordinate and lead staff of the Hobart Registry in the day to day court business and in performing statutory functions of the various divisions of the court.
• Manage the financial, human and physical resources of the Southern Registry in accordance to the strategic plans set in place.
• Ensure the provision of an effective and efficient client service to customers of the Court and resolve complex operational issues as they occur.
• In conjunction with Magistrates and the Administrator of Courts, ensure the implementation of all instructions concerning the co-ordination and allocation of court business in the Southern Registry for prompt disposition of cases and an effective use of judicial resources.
• Manage the alternative dispute resolution program in the Southern Registry.
• Provide specialised authoritative advice relating to the legislation and the functions of all Divisions of the Court to legal practitioners, internal stakeholders and other users of the Court in accordance with Court policies and the Departmental Service Charter.
• Provide effective leadership, guidance and direction to Team Leaders and other Registry staff.
• Ensure the integrity of Court business systems through effective training, documentation and verification processes.
• Perform the statutory duties of:

• Deputy District Registrar of the Civil Division;
• Deputy District Registrar of the Administrative Appeals Division;
• Deputy Clerk of Petty Sessions.

Desirable Requirements

• Possession of a recognised qualification in conciliation, mediation or other relevant field and/or relevant post-secondary or tertiary level qualifications in Court Administration or Management, or the ability and preparedness to undergo required training.
• Eligible to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace.

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 (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357544) Manager (South) - July 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (357544) Manager (South) - July 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of Tasmania).docx

 Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of Tasmania).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 apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' 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

Jane Cook
Deputy Administrator of Courts South 
jane.cook@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)6165 7606

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7603