Deputy Administrator of Courts

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 30 November 2025

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide leadership, guidance, management and support to managers and staff under your area of responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient running of the daily operations of the Court.
• Participate and lead others in the development and implementation of the Court's agreed strategic priorities including planning, budgeting and policy development.
• Provide effective leadership, guidance and direction to managers and staff in implementing change and achieving acceptance of change.
• In collaboration with the Administrator of Courts and Deputy Administrator North/North West develop and oversee state-wide delivery of appropriate staff training and development to facilitate high level service delivery to court users.
• In conjunction with the Administrator of Courts, develop and maintain effective relationships with Court users and deliver high level advice and education regarding the Court's operations, including participation in relevant consultation frameworks.
• Undertake statutory responsibilities when required in conjunction with District Registrars, effectively and efficiently manage human and material resources to ensure the operation of all registries in line with strategic priorities.
• Assist and support the Administrator in the preparation, analysis and review of high level statistical, budgetary and administrative reports to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Court.
• Act as Administrator of Courts in the absence of the Administrator, if required.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience in the criminal justice system or other legal systems is desirable.

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 (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties Deputy Administrator of Courts - South Nov

Statement of Duties Deputy Administrator of Courts - South Nov

Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of

Information for applicants (Magistrates Court of

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 'Apply Now' 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

Jane Cook

Administrator of Courts

Phone:

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team

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