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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General Work unit Local Court

and Justice

Job title Criminal Registrar Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 10429 RTF 304796 Closing 26/09/2024

Contact officer Alexis Seubert on 08 8999 6360 or alexis.seubert@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304796

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Managing the day-to-day activities of the Criminal Registry and oversee training, development and performance of staff.

Support and assist the Judiciary through ensuring that the management of criminal and related proceedings is effective and

efficient.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the Criminal Registry in Darwin including the supervision, recruitment and development of Registry staff.

2. Develop effective court management practices within the Local Court and work collaboratively with other Courts and

Tribunals managers on a broad range of initiatives affecting Courts and Tribunals.

3. Carry out the statutory functions of Registrar, including the issuing of process in accordance with relevant legislation,

regulations and Court rules.

4. Provide high level assistance and practical advice to staff, litigants, legal practitioners and other court clients.

5. Perform the statutory duties of a Justice of the Peace including swearing affidavits, certifying true copies and signing

warrants.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Possess a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people

from diverse cultures.

2. Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of assistance and practical advice to executive personnel, court and agency

staff, litigants in person, legal practitioners and other court clients.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and resources in a busy, high pressure and complex environment, whilst driving

significant change

4. Comprehensive computer literacy skills and knowledge of the current court information systems or the ability to acquire

such knowledge.

5. Demonstrated practical and structured approach to solving problems, improving systems and planning for future

requirements.

6. A comprehensive knowledge of court management practices and the structure of the judicial system in Australia and the

ability to interpret legislation or an ability to acquire such knowledge.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in related field or other relevant and current qualifications that have been used practically in the

workplace for the purpose of giving procedural advice.

Further information

Darwin Local Court has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Court premises, facilities or in

vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. Successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to

confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.