Job Description

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Provide high-level leadership, support and management of staff to ensure the efficient administration of the Tribunal.
• Manage the development and implementation of policies, systems and practices to support the establishment and efficient ongoing operation of the Tribunal.
• Prepare strategic and business plans, annual reports and other high-level documentation as required.
• Provide high quality mediation and conciliation to resolve complex disputes, using a range of alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve results.
• Ensure the provision of high-level, timely and accurate advice to stakeholders, including government agencies, professionals, the community and members of the Tribunal with regard to the Tribunal’s functions and procedures.
• Undertake the statutory functions of the Principal Registrar and exercise delegated functions and powers.

Essential Requirements

• Admission or qualifications for the entitlement to be admitted as a legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Act 2007

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registrar, or in a similar position.
• Qualifications and/or experience in alternative dispute resolution processes

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:

1. 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.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (357268) Principal Registrar - May 2026.docx

Statement of Duties (357268) Principal Registrar - May 2026.pdf

Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).docx

Information for applicants (Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).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 4915.

For more information

Pauline van Adrichem
Deputy Secretary Justice and Reform
Pauline.vanAdrichem@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)6165 4943