Associate To The President

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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:
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 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 drivers licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Statement of Duties (Generic) Associate to the President 28 Jan 25.docx Statement of Duties (Generic) Associate to the President 28 Jan 25.pdf Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).
docx Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).
pdf 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 Jarrod BryanPrincipal Registrar, Tasmanian Civil & Administrative TribunalEmail: ****************************** Phone: ********* Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team(*************