Registry Manager Full Time

Salary: Level 4, $95,782 – $100,526 per annum plus 12% superannuation (PCSCAA 2025)

Position number: 017589

Work type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Broome Courthouse

Closing date: 2026-04-28 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: – Applicant Information Pack.pdf

• Job Description Form – Registry Manager .pdf

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role

The Registry Manager is responsible for assisting with the effective management of the non-judicial functions of the Court and presides over a range of judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings. The position also provides support to the judiciary in the effective case management of court sittings in Broome and across the Kimberley/Pilbara region.

As part of the Broome Magistrates Court team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
• Maintain a close working partnership with court management and the judiciary. Chairs meetings involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate resources are allocated and managed to meet the needs of customers.
• Provides support services to the management team and magistrates to achieve customer service outcomes, which includes:
• Providing assistance on a range of issues.
• Providing advice on registry practices and procedures to all client groups.
• Dealing with more difficult client enquiries and correspondence in relation to the registry.
• Liaising with court users to ensure the provision of timely, accurate and detailed level of service to customers.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• District Allowances.
• Housing Subsidies.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How To Apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A current comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• Contact details for two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
• A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Shapes and Manages Strategies
• Achieve Results
• Communicates and Influences Effectively
• Practical experience in the operation of court practices and procedures.

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Cherie Etrelezis at Cherie.etrelezis@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Equity and diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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