Team Leader (357008) - Magistrates Court

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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 2 (two) years 

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

 Statement of Duties (357008) Team Leader.docx

 Statement of Duties (357008) Team Leader.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 4911.

For more information

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