• Job Description

  Req#: 516227

  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 - 12 Months

  Hours per fortnight

  73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

  Duties

  • Supervise and coordinate the administrative operations of the State Litigation Office including mentoring and training administrative and clerical staff in all aspects of their duties to ensure the delivery of effective administrative services.
  • Apply detailed technical knowledge to review and improve a range of complex administrative operations to ensure the efficient delivery and coordination of administrative resources. This will include as appropriate modifying procedures and developing guidelines and procedures.
  • Using a degree of independence and initiative to provide comprehensive executive support to the State Litigator and legal practitioners assisting the State Litigator as required, including high quality document production, travel and function arrangements, and coordination of meetings and conferences,
  • Act as the first point of contact for the State Litigator and exercise initiative in undertaking high level liaison with senior government officers, statutory office holders, Ministerial Offices, external organisations and the general public.
  • Undertake financial operations of the office including the purchase of materials and supplies, booking travel and training while understanding financial delegations and monitoring expenditure against budgets.
  • Report to the Director Crown Law Services in relation to matters of administration and staff management and undertake tasks as directed.
  • Undertake office management duties and other administrative and clerical services within Crown Law as the State Litigator may require.

  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 checks

  • 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

  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

  3. Identification check.

  Desirable Requirements

  • Appropriate qualifications in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services).

  Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

  Statement of Duties (357839) Senior Executive Officer (State Litigation Office).docx

  Statement of Duties (357839) Senior Executive Officer (State Litigation Office).pdf

  About the Department of Justice (Crown Law).DOCX

  About the Department of Justice (Crown Law).pdf

  Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

  Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

  FAQs Short Form Application.docx

  FAQs Short Form Application.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 note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

  Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

  Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' 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) 6166 1435.

  -or-

  Post your application with the following application form to:

  Human Resources
  Department of Justice
  GPO Box 825
  HOBART TAS 7001

  For more information

  Melissa Xepapas
  Business Services Manager
  melissa.xepapas@justice.tas.gov.au
  Phone: (03) 6165 4764

  Reasonable Adjustment Queries

  Organisational Development and Design Team
  (03) 6165 7603

• About the company

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