Associate To The President

Associate to the President (******) - Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
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Please contact Mr Jarrod Bryan, Principal Registrar, if you would like further information about the commencement date of 27 July 2026. See below for his details.
Period of Appointment
Fixed term for a period of 12 months commencing on 27 July 2026
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
Make proper and accurate records of Tribunal proceedings including keeping electronic minutes of proceedings, recording and distributing orders or decisions.
Undertake legal research tasks and projects as directed by the President.
Provide administrative assistance to the President and Principal Registrar including co-ordinating listings, diary management, visitor reception, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the President, proofing judgments and decisions and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the President or Principal Registrar.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.
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:
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.
A law degree or substantial progress towards a degree
Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies, Hobart, or other practical legal training course approved by the Board of Legal Education.
Admitted as legal practitioner, or expect to be admitted in Tasmania
Applicants hold a full driver's licence.
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 ApplyNow button.
Refer to the Information for Applicants (DOJ) document for further information. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you are unable to submit online, contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team.
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
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