We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

12 months.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• For/on instructions from the Chief Justice coordinate and conduct significant legal projects, research, prepare speeches and other materials as required.
• Conduct research and prepare documentation on emerging legal issues, and other issues related to the operation of the Court.
• Prepare high quality documents including briefing notes and background papers on issues affecting the Court, including the Supreme Court Rules and other legislation.
• Acting under delegation under the Right to Information Act 2009, determine applications for assessed disclosure in accordance with that Act.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in law
• Experience with assessments under the Right to Information Act 2009

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 (355998) Legal Research Officer - March 2026.docx

 Statement of Duties (355998) Legal Research Officer - March 2026.pdf

 Information for applicants (Supreme Court).docx

 Information for applicants (Supreme Court).pdf

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button.  You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. 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 3652.

For more information

Penelope Ikedife
Registrar Supreme Court
Penelope.Ikedife@supremecourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7451