▷ (24/9/2025) Administration Officer (358112) - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Administration Officer (358112) - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Department of Justice
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 October, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 5 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

$74,783.00 to $80,835.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

This position assists the Director of Public Prosecutions in the conduct and management of the business of the Criminal Division by providing high level administrative and clerical support to the Director, Crown Counsel and the Supervisor, Business Support.

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 new 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.

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.

- Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services).

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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 (03) 6165 4946.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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