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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 in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.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 AppointmentFixed-term, Casual for 3 years.Hours per fortnightCasual hours as requiredDutiesIn accordance with Court Security Act 2017 and any other relevant legislation provide security services to the Supreme Court by:Screening people attending court and court premises including conducting screening and searches of personal effects.removing people from courts and court premises in accordance with the statutory provisions and under direction from judicial and other authorised officers.carrying out other duties as provided by the relevant statutory provisions and as directed by judicial and other authorised officers.Provide court services by:ensuring the safety and security of Judges, Jurors and other court users whilst in Court and at other times as directed.monitoring the behaviour of court users to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and court protocols.assess any potential threat to the buildings or court users including any arising from the behaviour of people in the court premises.ensuring court rooms are secure and court files, exhibits and other materials in court rooms are protected from unauthorised access or removal.providing directions and information to court users, including Jurors.Provide support to the Sheriffs office including execution of writs, rules, orders and warrants and assist with Juror administration as required.Provide administrative support to the Supreme Court Registries and act as Judges Attendant as 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 RequirementsDrivers Licence.Appointed Justice of the Peace or willingness to qualify for appointment.Security or court experience.Pre-employment ChecksThe 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 DocumentsStatement of Duties (354442) Court Operations Officer June 2025.docxStatement of Duties (354442) Court Operations Officer June 2025.pdfInformation for applicants (Supreme Court).docxInformation for applicants (Supreme Court).pdfHow to applyTo 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 Resum/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please apply online by clicking the ''ApplyNow'' 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 informationCraig GarlandJury and Security CoordinatorEmail:craig.garland@supremecourt.tas.gov.auPhone: (03)6165 7469Reasonable Adjustment QueriesOrganisational Development and Design Team(03) 6165 7603 #J-18808-Ljbffr