APS 5 - Trial Administrator

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 15.4%

Job summary

The Australian Department of Defence – Fyshwick ACT is seeking a Trial Administrator to support the Registrar of Military Justice in the Office of the Judge Advocate General. You will assist at listings and trials and prepare legal forms under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.

The role requires in-person work in Fyshwick, strong administrative and communication skills, discretion, teamwork and the ability to liaise with ADF and APS personnel across ranks.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, communication and paralegal skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to liaise with ADF and APS members and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist administratively at listings and trials.
• Manage diaries, tribunal listings and meetings.
• Prepare correspondence and legal forms.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Paralegal skills

Microsoft Office

Audio Visual tech

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audio Visual technologies

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Fyshwick ACT

3d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $89,841 - $96,829 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Fyshwick - ACT

The Role

Our Trial Administrators work within the Office of the Judge Advocate General and support the Registrar of Military Justice to administer and manage Superior Tribunal proceedings in accordance with the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. As a Trial Administrator overseeing proceedings, you will be required to assist administratively at listings and trials, manage diaries, tribunal listings and meetings and prepare correspondence and legal forms. The role involves sensitive material and issues and requires strong oral and written communication, infrequent interstate travel in support of trials, and the ability to work in a team. Trial Administrators are expected to liaise professionally with ADF and APS members of all ranks and levels, within the office, the Department and external stakeholders. Located in Fyshwick ACT, this role requires in person work and cannot be done remotely, however flexible work arrangements may be supported.

About our Team

The trial administration team is a small team, which consists of an APS 6 Senior Trial Administrator and four APS 5 Trial Administrators (Paralegals). This team supports the Registrar of Military Justice and the Chief Judge Advocate as well as other senior ADF members within the Office of the Judge Advocate General. This is an inclusive environment and all employees are required to uphold the APS code of conduct and Defence values and behaviours. The Office of the Judge Advocate General works independently from Defence Legal as a military justice statutory entity.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with strong administrative, communication and paralegal skills. They will have a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite, the ability to become proficient in different Audio Visual technologies to support trials and the capacity to develop a solid knowledge of the processes and procedures required by the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. Applicants need to demonstrate excellent time management skills, attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, and be a proactive problem solver. They will have a high level of integrity, discretion, and actively cultivate a positive workplace culture.