Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Justice Services, Local Court
Job title Senior Court Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin
Position number 10435 RTF 354871 Closing 06/09/2026
Contact officer Tina Weir on 08 8999 6571 or [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354871
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
Case-manage and process criminal or civil jurisdictional matters ensuring matters are processed correctly prior to
consideration by judicial officers and other court staff.
Context statement
Senior Court Officers support Registries and Court Services in a variety of jurisdictions and deal with a broad range of clients
including people from diverse cultures unfamiliar with the legal system. Senior Court Officers deal with a broad range of
stakeholders including people from diverse cultures, generally unfamiliar with the legal system. The role can involve travel
to remote communities on Court circuits and may require work outside of the normal hours.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Ensuring all Court orders are processed accurately, in compliance with Local Court rules, regulations, practices and
procedures, liaising with senior management and Judicial Officers for more complex matters.
2. Undertake the management of a court room and ensure the smooth running of all Court proceedings.
3. Provide informed and accurate advice on Court procedures to members of the public, stakeholders and colleagues.
4. Use the Court’s case management systems to update information and retrieve relevant information for decision making.
5. Perform a high-level client service role including in Registries and in Court. This may be face-to-face, in telephone or by
electronic means.
6. Liaise with managers, judiciary, colleagues and stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient running of registries and
Court.
7. Manage the running of the Courts if required on circuits, including processing orders, handling exhibits and providing
support to Junior staff.
8. Exercise powers of a registrar under the Local Court suite of legislation.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in client and customer services including with clients from diverse backgrounds.
2. Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal skills.
3. Experience working as part of a team and ability to work independently to achieve multiple objectives.
4. Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a highly sensitive, high-volume environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to positively respond to and facilitate necessary change.
6. Demonstrated ability to process and check accuracy of Court Orders with superior attention to detail, whilst providing
support to junior staff.
7. Demonstrated ability to use information technology and case management systems to achieve required outcomes.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of applicable Local Court legislation, rules and procedures, or an ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
Further information
The preferred applicant 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.
