Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Local Court
Job title Remote Services Registrar Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 10452 RTF 359573 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Officer Alexis Seubert, [email protected], (08) 8999 6360
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359573
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 Remote Services Registrar is responsible for the effective coordination, management, and delivery of Circuit Court
operations and associated logistics across the Northern Territory, ensuring the effective administration of justice in remote
locations.
Context statement
This role oversees Circuit Court activities and logistics to support judicial officers, court proceedings, and registry staff. The
position works collaboratively with Senior Registrars, Local Court Judges, and the Operations Registrar, and maintains strong




relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless court operations across diverse and remote
communities. The role involves travel in light aircraft or by road to remote communities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level administrative support, guidance, and practical advice to Judges, Senior Registrars, and other delegated

Registrars.
2. Coordinate and liaise with a broad range of stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of Circuit Court services,

including government agencies and community representatives.
3. Manage court financial transactions, procurement activities, and associated records, including the appropriate use and

reconciliation of a corporate credit card, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, audit requirements, and
government financial frameworks.

4. Oversee the management and readiness of Circuit Court facilities, ensuring all logistical requirements are met to support
court sittings in remote locations.

5. Contribute to the continuous improvement of court operations by supporting the development and implementation of
effective management practices, procedures, and staff training initiatives.

6. Undertake regular travel to remote communities to inspect and maintain Circuit Court facilities and arrangements, ensuring
accommodation, transport, and workplace health and safety (WH&S;) standards meet operational requirements and provide a
safe,



functional environment for Judges, court staff, and stakeholders.

7. Coordinate and manage travel and associated logistics for Circuit Court operations, including bookings and itineraries through
the TRIPS system, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant arrangements for Judges, court staff, and stakeholders.

8. Utilise the Court’s case management systems to accurately update and maintain records, coordinate court listings and
associated logistics, and retrieve relevant information to support informed decision-making and efficient court operations.

Selection criteria
1. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural capabilities,

particularly in diverse and remote community settings.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with database or mainframe systems.
3. Proven experience in corporate administrative functions, including financial processes, travel coordination, and corporate card

management.
4. Knowledge of court procedures, rules, and relevant legislation, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
5. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide

range of groups.
6. Understanding of social and cultural issues affecting service delivery in Northern Territory, particularly in remote and

Aboriginal communities, or the ability to quickly develop this understanding.
Further information
The preferred applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to commencement of employment. An
adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.

📌 Remote Services Registrar (Darwin)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin