Closes: 15 July 2025
Classification: ACT Courts and Tribunal Legal 1
Salary: $79,071 - $154,022 plus superannuation
Position No: 69083, several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 July 2025
Contact Officer: Simone Richards on or
Details : Applications are sought to fill the position of Director, Coroners Court.
The Director, Legal (Coroner's Court) Provides Support To The Chief Coroner And Coroners Of The Australian Capital Territory. The Director, Legal (Coroner's Court) Assists In Carrying Out The Legal Work Of The Coroners Unit
To achieve this, you must be able to do the following:
* Conduct an initial review of files and provide preliminary advice to coroners.
* In appropriate cases, assume carriage of coronial files to manage.
* Provide legal support to the coroner and counsel assisting the coroner.
* Liaise with investigators, families, legal representatives, witnesses, other interested parties and key stakeholders.
* Establish, develop and maintain policies and procedures in relations to the Coroner's Court Operations.
* Maintain records in accordance with the Territory Records Act 2002.
* Assist the Registrar, Magistrates Court as required.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
This position requires a degree in laws of an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which, in the opinion of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, is appropriate to the duties of the office. This position requires admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should provide a two-page pitch addressing the capabilities in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae with two referees should also be provided.
All enquiries regarding the role can be directed to at or
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency #J-18808-Ljbffr