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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

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

• Play a key role in the leadership of Births, Deaths and Marriages by contributing and supporting policy and procedural improvements.
• Manage the performance of staff through the provision of leadership, professional development, and training.
• Prioritise and allocate tasks associated with managing workflow on a daily basis and assist staff to maintain an appropriate workload.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Births, Deaths and Marriages at a variety of forums and committees.
• Case manage complex registration issues in accordance with the legislative requirements.
• Collate and maintain delivery and outcome data for the purposes of statistical reporting and evaluation.
• Undertake the delegated statutory duties and powers of Authorized Celebrant and Prescribed Authority in accordance with the Commonwealth Marriage Act 1961 and provide cover for the Manager, Births, Deaths and Marriages as required.

Desirable Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Supervisory experience in a customer service environment.

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 (357938) Assistant Manager BDM - May 2026 (1).docx

 Statement of Duties (357938) Assistant Manager BDM - May 2026.pdf

 Information for applicants (Births, Deaths and Marriages).docx

 Information for applicants (Births, Deaths and Marriages).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 4946.

For more information

Anne Owen
Registrar, Births, Deaths and Marriages
Email:  ann.owen@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3451