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

• Lead and manage the delivery of policy and projects relating to Justices of the Peace, including the development of new resources and training to assist Justices of the Peace to effectively undertake their duties.
• Promote, foster, and develop collaborative partnerships and effective relationships with Justices of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Associations and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the agency as required and deliver timely, relevant and authoritative advice on matters relating to Justices of the Peace.
• Undertake research and prepare advice on complex matters associated with the functions of Justices of the Peace and the Office of the Secretary, including preparing relevant advice, Minutes, Cabinet Submissions, Executive Council and other documentation.
• Assess expressions of interest and process applications for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Justices of the Peace Act 2018.
• Manage and progress initiatives to improve the Justice of the Peace database.

Desirable Requirements

• A degree in Law from a recognised tertiary institution.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (357606) Manager Justices of the Peace. Aug 25.docx

Statement of Duties (357606) Manager Justices of the Peace. Aug 25.pdf

Information for applicants (Office of the Secretary).docx

Information for applicants (Office of the Secretary).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 Resume/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 4911.

For more information

Natalie Warn
Manager Appointments and Right to Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 6165 4938