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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Court Support Services, Local Court

Justice

Job title Registrar Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 -$122,574 Location Katherine

Position number 10449 RTF 306654 Closing 20/10/2024

Contact officer Sarah Milligan, Principal Registrar and Director on 08 8999 6519 or Sarah.Milligan@nt.gov.or

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306654

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

The position involves leading, supervising and supporting Court Staff regarding the delivery of effective, contemporary Court services,

with a focus on continuous improvement. The Court team works within a judicial framework and consults with a range of legal, law

enforcement, correctional and social service organisations and agencies. In addition the Registrar will be expected to assist the Principal

Registrar Local Court in the effective management of the activities of the Court.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and supervise the Local Court Team. Provide expert advice and direction to the Court Staff team regarding the delivery of

effective, contemporary Local Court services.

2. Perform the statutory duties of a Registrar of the Local Court which include issue of court process, conducting Pre-Hearing

Conferences, Oral Examinations and Attachment of Earning Summons, processing of court orders and producing documents including

applications, orders, warrants and notices using the Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS) and other functions as an ex officio

Justice of the Peace.

3. Manage the Local Court services to ensure that court proceedings and other matters dealt with by the court are processed efficiently

and accurately.

4. Actively monitor operational budget and human resources to contribute to strategic direction and performance of the Katherine Local

court as a member of the Local Courts management group, and provide management support to the Principal Director Local Court as

required.

5. Manage the recording, archiving, movement and security of exhibits.

6. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with colleagues and other stakeholders.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge of the current court information systems and court management/practices that will translate into practical use as well as

sound comprehension of relevant legislation in all jurisdictions or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

2. Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines, and provide a client-focussed service.

3. Proven ability to provide contemporary supervision and leadership.

4. Well-developed ability to plan, program and coordinate workloads with changing priorities, with high-level problem-solving skills and

ability to use initiative.

5. Highly developed communication, collaboration and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to work with people from culturally

diverse backgrounds.

6. Demonstrated high-level experience and knowledge of financial management practices and processes including working knowledge

of the Financial Management Act, in particular Trust Accounts and Receiver of Territory Monies Procedures.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, HRM, Accounting or other relevant discipline.

2. In-depth knowledge of the issues and challenges of working in the court system, together with the associated legislation and policy

frameworks.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

Approved: October 2024 Sarah Milligan, Principal Registrar and Director

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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Court Support Services, Local Court

Justice

Job title Registrar Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Katherine

Position number 10449 RTF 306654 Closing 20/10/2024

Contact officer Sarah Milligan, Principal Registrar and Director on 08 8999 6519 or Sarah.Milligan@nt.gov.or

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306654

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

The position involves leading, supervising and supporting court staff regarding the delivery of effective, contemporary court services, with

a focus on continuous improvement. The court team works within a judicial framework and consults with a range of legal, law enforcement,

correctional and social services organisations and agencies. The Registrar assists the Principal Registrar and Chief Judge Local Court in the

effective administration of the court with administrative, legal and judicial duties.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and supervise the Katherine Local Court team. Provide expert advice and direction to staff regarding the delivery of effective,

contemporary Local Court services.

2. Perform the statutory duties of a Registrar of the Local Court which include issuing court process, conducting Pre-Hearing

Conferences, Oral Examinations and Attachment of Earning Summons, issuing criminal and civil summons, conducting call overs,

processing of court orders and producing documents including applications, orders, warrants and notices using the Integrated Justice

Information System (IJIS) and other functions as an ex officio Justice of the Peace.

3. Manage Local Court services including circuit courts to ensure that court proceedings and other matters dealt with by the Court are

processed efficiently and accurately, taking initiative to continually strive for best practice in this regard.

4. Provide advice to senior managers about Service Delivery, HRM issues including recruitment and selection, conditions and benefits

and staff training and development. Including preparation and reporting on personnel and budget matters.

5. Assist with the preparation of Strategic and Business Plans, coordinate input and follow up to ensure timely completion.

6. Manage the recording, archiving, movement and security of exhibits, court files and financial records.

7. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with colleagues and other stakeholders.

8. Provide management support to the Principal Director Local Court.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge of the current court information systems and court management/practices that will translate into practical use as well as

sound comprehension of relevant legislation in all jurisdictions or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

2. Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines, and provide a client-focussed service.

3. Demonstrated financial management, leadership and management experience.

4. Demonstrated experience in client and stakeholder management.

5. Highly developed oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

6. Well-developed cross-cultural awareness and the ability to relate appropriately to people from a wide range of socio-economic

backgrounds.

7. In-depth knowledge of the issues and challenges of working in the court system, together with the associated legislation and policy

frameworks.

8. Holds a Tertiary qualification in Law that facilitates eligibility as a practitioner, however described by the High Court of Australia or

the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.

Desirable

1. Mediation or court advocacy experience in a Northern Territory context.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history.