Administration Officer

1 week ago


Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Department of Justice Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
** Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 21 September 2025**

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQ+ 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

2 years.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Location

Burnie

Duties
  • Attend the Supreme Courts and courts of summary jurisdiction as at all locations in the state and assist in the effective presentation of criminal prosecutions.
  • Co-ordinate the briefing of witnesses, their attendance at court and organise the availability of exhibits in court in support of criminal prosecutions.
  • Compile, vet, and file documents such as indictments, notices, Crown Papers and arrange service on defence counsel and defendant.
  • Undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective delivery of services by the Director of Public Prosecutions including opening and closing files, archiving files, coordinating video links, assisting witnesses to complete witness expenses claims, and binding documents.
  • Prepare reports on the results of criminal cases and arrange for the preparation of reports and other documentation required by the Supreme Court and the DPP
  • Maintain database by ensuring timely and accurate data.
  • Undertake other appropriate administrative duties as assigned.
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
  • Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or Business (Legal Services).
  • Current Driver's Licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties Administration Officer May

Statement of Duties Administration Officer May

Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public

Information for applicants (Office of the Director of Public

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

For more information

Emily Arnold

Manager Business Support – Criminal Prosecution

Email: 

Phone:

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