Registrar - Coroners Court New South Wales

Location: Lidcombe 

Employment Type: Ongoing Full-Time

Salary: $145,378 to $168,130 p.a. plus employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.

The Opportunity

Lead a high-performing team at the NSW Coroners Court, where your leadership will directly support the delivery of justice and community safety. This is a unique opportunity to shape service delivery in a complex and sensitive legal environment.

What You’ll Do

As part of the Court Services team within the Department of Communities and Justice, you will lead the operations of the NSW Coroners Court registry and associated locations. You’ll:

• Manage the Lidcombe Coroners Court registry and provide guidance and support to smaller regional registries in the conduct of coronial matters.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure compliance with legislation and policy.
• Perform quasi-judicial functions and make independent decisions that impact the lives of individuals and families.
• Build strong relationships with the judiciary, legal stakeholders, and community partners.
• Foster a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing team culture.

You’ll be working in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment with a team committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused services.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Proven leadership experience in a legal, court, or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of the NSW justice system and relevant legislation.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the coronial jurisdiction.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply.

What We Offer

Attractive remuneration including annual leave loading, employer contribution to superannuation, plus opportunities for career progression within the NSW public sector.

Leadership development through coaching and mentoring programs.

Wellbeing and resilience support via comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including confidential Employee Assistance Programs and mental health resources.

Autonomy and trust in a role that values your expertise, judgment, and leadership.

Flexible work arrangements tailored arrangements to suit your leadership style and life commitments.

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We do work that really matters.

The NSW Coroners Court investigates certain types of deaths to determine the identity of the deceased and the date, place, circumstances, and medical cause of death. It also examines the causes and origins of fires and explosions. The Court’s primary role is to uncover what happened—not to assign blame. In some cases, inquests are held where witnesses provide evidence. Coroners may also make recommendations to improve public health and safety and refer matters to the Director of Public Prosecutions if criminal conduct is suspected.

Ready to join us?

To apply, click the Apply button and upload the following documents:

• Your resume (up to 3 pages)
• A cover letter (up to 2 pages).
• Response to the two targeted questions below (maximum 500 words for each of the two questions)

Targeted questions:

Question 1: Describe a situation where you enabled a cross-functional team to discuss issues, develop solutions and deliver change. What did you do and what was the outcome? (Max 500 words)

Question 2: Describe a workplace initiative you implemented that gave you a great sense of achievement. What were the major challenges and how did you overcome them? (Max 500 words)

Applications close: 11:59pm – Sunday, 29 June 2025

Got a question?

Contact the hiring manager Tonia Adamson at tonia.adamson@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for this role at Lidcombe coroners court and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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