About the role
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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Until 11 August 2028
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Make proper accurate records of court proceeding using the Digital Recording System which includes typing verbatim in Court, ensuring timely and accurate records are kept, preparation of the Court’s record of proceedings and thereafter circulation to parties.
- Provide executive and administrative assistance to the Judge including co-ordinating listings, diary management, liaison with practitioners on behalf of the Judge, proofing judgments and decisions and other tasks of an administrative nature as directed by the Judge.
- Co-ordinate proceedings in court and in chambers including, obtaining authorities and performing formal procedural roles such as swearing witnesses.
- Undertake legal research tasks as directed by the Judge.
- Act as Associate to the other Judges as and when required.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level.
Desirable Requirements
- A law degree or substantial progress towards a degree.
- Completion of the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course at the Centre for Legal Studies, Hobart, or, other practical legal training course approved by the Board of Legal Education,
- Admitted as legal practitioner or expect to be admitted in Tasmania in the year of application.
- Applicants hold a full driver’s licence
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- 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 (Generic) Judges Associate - North West - November 2026.docx
Statement of Duties (Generic) Judges Associate - North West - November 2026.pdf
Information for applicants (Supreme Court).docx
Information for applicants (Supreme Court).pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. 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 (03) 6165 7602
For more information
Karen Dean
Chambers Manager
Karen.Dean@supremecourt.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7424