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

• Provide a reception service to the public in person and by phone and screen and direct calls as necessary.
• Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties including typing/audio typing of correspondence, preparing appeal documents, opening, sorting and distribution of mail, accepting and receipting of notices of appeal and monies and balance monies monthly.
• Assist members upon arrival, by providing security passes, Wi-Fi passwords and directing them to hearing rooms.
• Act as court clerk for General Division, set up hearing rooms, co-ordinate attendance of parties, record proceedings and maintain and mark exhibits including calling and swearing witnesses.
• Liaise with appellants, lawyers, planners and other professionals as required.
• Provide administrative support in other areas of the Tribunal as required.
• Order stationary for the Tribunal.
• Undertake any additional duties within the expected range of work of the position.

Desirable Requirements

• A current driver’s licence

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 (355826) Receptionist Oct 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties (355826) Receptionist Oct 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).docx

 Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).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) 6166 1435.

For more information

Melinda Kitto
Business Service Manager
melinda.kitto@tascat.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 4761 

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602