Overview
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.
Period of Appointment
Fixed-term 1 year from appointment.
Hours per Fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight – flexible options available.
Duties
- Prepare bail application files including requesting and collating relevant information from the Courts and Tasmania Police.
- Process data imported from external systems and conduct quality assurance practices including creating recent matters and updating hearing information in the practice management system.
- Reconcile key DPP data sources with the practice management system.
- Compile, file and vet documents such as indictments, subpoenas, Crown Papers and arrange service on defence counsel and defendant.
- Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties including data entry, word processing, opening and closing files, binding documents and reception services.
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.
- Arson and fire setting
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person
- Sex-related offences
- Drug and alcohol related offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty
- Crimes involving deception
- 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
- Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
- Crimes involving Conspiracy
- Disciplinary action in previous employment
- Identification check
Desirable Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services).
- Current drivers licence.
Documentation
- Statement of Duties (Generic) Administration Officer 22 Jan 25.docx
- Statement of Duties (Generic) Administration Officer 22 Jan 25.pdf
- Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions).docx
- Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions).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 'ApplyNow' 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.
For more information
Abbey Jones
supervising Law Clerk
Phone:
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
People Strategy Team
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📌 Administration Officer (358112) - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
🏢 Service Tasmania
📍 Hobart