Team Leader (350102) - Magistrates Court


Department of Justice
Magistrates Court
Hobart
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4

Salary:

$83,011.00 to $95,547.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The position contributes to the effective operations of the court by overseeing the provision of administrative support to the court and by providing expertise, leadership and direction to achieve effective client service to court users.

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

  • Make a significant contribution to the performance and achievement of state-wide and regional team objectives by providing direction and supervision to staff, including developing the skills through training and coaching.
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Registry including ensuring the accurate entry, storage and provision of data, assisting with forward planning of court listings and oversight of registry procedures.
  • Provide general information to court users on the practice and procedures within all Divisions of the Magistrates Court.
  • Supervise the use of the information systems within the registries, including training, application of system standards, reporting, user support, and application of legislative changes.
  • Undertake special projects involving research, evaluation and formulation of information and provide administrative support as required.

Desirable Requirements

Post-secondary or tertiary level qualifications in administration or management.

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

Download File Statement of Duties (350102) Team Leader July 2025.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (350102) Team Leader July 2025.pdf

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

Download File 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 4914.

For more information

Name: Nicholas Mansfield
Position: Acting Registry Manager
Email: nicholas.mansfield@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7114

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

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