Principal Conveyancing Clerk

Department of Justice

Crown Law

Office of the Crown Solicitor

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5**Salary**:

- $96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- This position assists the Crown Solicitor in the conduct and management of the business of the Office of the Crown Solicitor by providing high level conveyancing, administrative and associated services, including providing liaison between the Office and Agency officers for matters referred to the Office of the Crown Solicitor.- 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._

**Hours per fortnight**

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

**Duties**
- Provide high level conveyancing services for and on behalf of the State in conveyancing and associated land dealings including:

- Preparation (including independent drafting in routine matters) of documentation such as contracts and deeds necessary for sale, other transfers of land and acquisitions of land;
- Attend to and complete settlement of land transfer dealings, complete compensation matters in compulsory acquisition dealings, and attend to all necessary duty assessments associated with such settlements;
- Investigate, assess, verify and provide high level advice in relation to ownership and rights over land, including but not limited to untitled land, general law land and real property titles and interests;
- Prepare, draft, review and clarify correspondence and provide effective practical solutions within an operational framework and specific guidelines, systems and processes;
- Assist with Homes Tasmania programmes, including affordable homeownership and Long Term purchases, Streets Ahead, Homeshare and MyHome; and
- Undertake negotiations and consultation relevant to the work performed.
- Provide administrative support to senior lawyers by investigating and evaluating instructions received, problem solving issues, and collating information.
- Facilitate new instructions received and respond to Agencies with the status of those instructions, and provide accurate advice and information to Agencies regarding general enquiries.

**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**
- Diploma in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services)
- Experience working in a legal environment, particularly in a conveyancing role.

**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.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

**For more information**

Melissa Xepapas
Business Services Manager
Phone: (03) 6165 4764

**Reasonable Adjustment Queries**

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603