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

• Assist the Team Leader in the day-to-day operations in the Registry.
• Guide registry staff in the delivery of a high level of client service to court users.
• Oversee the lodgement, registration and listing of documentation in both the Criminal and General Division and Civil Division of the Court, ensuring the accurate and timely entry into court management systems.
• Ensure the accurate data entry of complex outcomes in CRIMES, together with verifying outcomes as required.
• Provide advice and information on the practices and procedures of the Court to the general public, practitioners, prosecutors and other stakeholders.
• Provide relief to Court Clerks in periods of leave, sick leave and high workload.
• Undertake the archiving of files including responding to the State Archivist concerning the management of those files.
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives by working effectively in a small team.
• Assist with the implementation, development and enhancement of Branch and Division initiatives.

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 (357555) Senior Administration Officer.docx

 Statement of Duties (357555) Senior Administration Officer.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 4912. 

For more information

Anna Watson
Deputy Administrator of Courts - North and North West
Email: anna.watson@magistratescourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6777 2945