Magistrates Court Fixed-term Employment Register

  • Various
  • Justice & Reform
  • Admin/Clerical
  • Fixed-term, casual
  • Fixed-term, flexible
  • Fixed-term, full-time
  • Fixed-term, part-time

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  • Closing at: 20 May 2027 - 11:55pm AEST
  • Tasmanian State Service Award - Various Classifications
  • Department of Justice

Magistrates Court: Fixed Term Employment Register

The fixed term employment register is designed to provide the Magistrates Court with a pool of suitable applicants to undertake the duties of Administration Officer or Court Clerk on a casual or fixed term basis.

Prior training, experience and qualifications in a court environment are not required. Flexible options will be considered regarding part-time hours, however please note that the Magistrates Court will need to ensure staff are available for court sitting timeframes.

Applications are invited from persons interested in being considered for casual or fixed term employment for a period of up to 12 months. Vacancies arise from time to time for the position as outlined below.

Note: these are not actual vacancies but may potentially become available.

Administration Officer

Salary range: $69,593 - $74,837 per annum (pro-rata) - General Stream Band 2

This position contributes to the court through the provision of high level customer service and an efficient and effective range of administrative and clerical functions including, responding to telephone and front counter customer enquiries, the listing of matters for court, the registration of court related documents, the entry of outcomes. To succeed in this role you will have personal resilience, excellent attention to detail and enjoy working within a team in a fast-paced environment. You will have attributes that reflect the Court’s values, in particular those of independence, integrity and respectful behaviour.

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Administration Officer Feb 25.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Administration Officer Feb 25.pdf

Download File Administration Officer Band 2 Information Sheet for applicants.docx

Download File Administration Officer Band 2 Information Sheet for applicants.pdf

Court Clerk

Salary range: $77,850 - $84,084 per annum (pro-rata) - General Stream Band 3

This role supports the operations of Magistrates court through the co-ordination and recording of proceedings in court and in Chambers and by undertaking a range of associated administrative and clerical functions. Working closely with magistrates and court users, you will have a high level of personal resilience, excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will have attributes that reflect the Court’s values, in particular those of independence, integrity and respectful behaviour.

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Court Clerk - Feb 25.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (Generic) Court Clerk - Feb 25.pdf

Download File Court Clerk Information Sheet for Applicants.docx

Download File Court Clerk Information Sheet for Applicants.pdf

Essential Requirements

  • 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.

How To Apply

If you wish to be considered for any potential vacancy for either position, you should download the Information Package which will provide information about the management of the register, the information we require and the process for registration.

Download File Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of Tasmania).docx

Download File Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of Tasmania).pdf

Download File Information package - Fixed-term register - 2024.docx

Download File Information package - Fixed-term register - 2024.pdf

Please click the blue Apply Now button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your resume and responses to the selection criteria. Please note that we require a full long-form response to each selection criteria (approximately half a page per criteria).  Please note attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Your application should note which position you wish to apply for.

The registers will remain open to applicants at all times until 21 May 2027 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

If you require more information about the duties and selection criteria, please contact Anna Watson on (03) 6777 2941 or anna.watson@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au

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