Application number: 33/26

Application closes: 18/09/2026

Role: Assistant Court Officer

Level: JJD5

Salary Range: $19,005 – $24, 194

Location: Suva -2 Ba -1

Unit/ Division: Small Claims Tribunal

Reporting Responsibilities;

a) Reports to: The Senior Court Officer/ Court Officer

b) Liaises with: Court Support Staff, Small Claims Tribunal Referees

c) Subordinates: None

The Position

This position is responsible to the Senior Court Officer I through the Court Officer for providing staff support services in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, procedures and instructions currently in force to Small Claims Tribunal and Referees and other delegated functions of the department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Counter Service to the public;
2. Updating and maintaining Case Files;
3. Interpretation and assisting the Referees during Tribunal proceedings;
4. Preparation of cause list;
5. Receiving new claims and filing documents;
6. Preparation of summons;
7. Updating court diaries, registers and database;
8. Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Selection Criteria

The Person

Qualification of a pass in Fiji Seven Form Examination or equivalent and must have a minimum of 50 marks in English OR a pass in Form Six examination with at least 1 -2 years work experience in interpretation duties. A pass in Departmental Examination X1 and Service Examination H1 or H would be an added advantage. The following Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities are also required to successfully undertake this role:

Knowledge and Experience

1. Candidate to be fluent in Hindi/iTaukei/ English translation;
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements of the Constitution, Acts, Department Policies, Court Rules, Procedures and Processes;
3. Knowledge of Court etiquette and legal terms;
4. At least 1-2 years work experience in interpretation duties or in similar work environment.

Skills and Abilities

1. Good communication and interpretation skills with the ability to interpret and translate effectively in an open Court with Hindi/I-Taukei/English language and vice versa;
2. Good public relations and customer service skills;
3. Demonstrated ability of updating and maintaining case files and case register;
4. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively within a team environment;
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
6. Capacity to utilize computer programs to support the operations of the Court registry.

Personal Character and Eligibility

Applicants for employment in the Judicial Department must be Fijian Citizens, under the age of 60, in sound health and have a clear police record.

The selected applicant will be required to provide a medical report and police clearance prior to taking up duty.

The Judicial Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible and qualified applicants.

To apply for this role, applicants must provide an up-to-date resume with a photograph, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, at least two referees, with one being a current or recent supervisor, and a completed JD Form 01. The form is available on the Judicial Department website at
www.judiciary.gov.fj
or from any Court Registry Fiji-wide or the HR Office in Suva.

Applications that do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by the Judicial Department, your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.

Applications for the position must be received by 4.00 pm on Friday 18th September 2026 and addressed to:

Applications by Post

The Chief Registrar
Judicial Department
P.O. Box 2215
Government Buildings
Suva

Applications Delivered

Judicial Department
HR Section
Level 3, Kelton House
Loftus Street
Suva, Fiji

Email Application

vacancies.judicial@judicial.gov.fj/

LATE, UNSIGNED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT.

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