28 Nov
Service Tasmania
Hobart
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 adaptable 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 advice on legislation and rules to Court staff and legal practitioners, particularly in the civil and probate jurisdictions.
- Review and determine applications, including complex applications received in the probate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
- Conduct mediations and assist in the management of mediation processes.
- Perform other legal functions as determined by the Registrar including exercising statutory functions conferred upon the Registrar under sections 5K and 5L of the Supreme Court Act 1959, as delegated, in particular:
- taxing bills of costs
- settling appeal books.
- Contribute to the administration of the Court through active participation as part of the Court’s management team.
Essential Requirements
Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania
Desirable Requirements
- Significant relevant experience.
- Training and experience in mediating in legal contexts.
Pre-employment Checks
- 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.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (352011) Assistant Deputy Registrar - November 2025.docx
Statement of Duties (352011) Assistant Deputy Registrar - November 2025.pdf
Information for applicants (Supreme Court).docx
Information for applicants (Supreme Court).pdf
How to apply
Online applications are preferred, please click the 'ApplyNow' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. 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
Name: Brendan McManus
Position: Deputy Registrar (Supreme Court)
Email:
Phone:
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📌 Assistant Deputy Registrar (352011) - Supreme Court (Hobart)
🏢 Service Tasmania
📍 Hobart
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