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.
1. 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.
1. 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.
1. Oversee the management and readiness of Circuit Court facilities, ensuring all logistical requirements are met to support

court sittings in remote locations.
1. Contribute to the continuous improvement of court operations by supporting the development and implementation of

effective management practices, procedures, and staff training initiatives.
1. 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.
1. 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.
1. 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.
1. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with database or mainframe systems.
2. Proven experience in corporate administrative functions, including financial processes, travel coordination, and corporate card

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

range of groups.
1. 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)
🏢 NT Government - Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin