Application number: 11/2026

Application closes: 27/02/2026

Position: Watchman
Level: Government Wage Earner
Salary range: $6.00/hr
Location: Tagimocia Lautoka
Unit/Division:High Court

Reporting Responsibilities;
a) Reports to: Senior Court Officer
b) Liaises with:
c) Subordinates: Nil

Position Purpose
The role of the position is to provide security/ watchman services to the court premises.

Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct hourly patrols, monitor & record all incoming and outgoing vehicles and provide security to all government assets/ properties within the court premises;
2. Ensure safe custody of government assets and equipment’s;
3. Assist and prepare reports, accompany those who are wishing to enter the compound after hours;
4. Assist in physical checks on any incoming and outgoing loading and unloading items with proper documentations.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Person
A pass in Fiji Junior Examination [FJC] or equivalent with the following Knowledge,Experience, Skills and Abilities are required to successfully undertake this role:

Knowledge and Experience

1. Good knowledge and understanding of GWEs terms and conditions;
2. Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation;
3. Having previous work experience in the same field will be an advantage.

 

Skills and Abilities
1. Good communication and interpersonal skills;
2. Basic self-defence skills is an advantage and be physically and mentally fit;
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively perform task allocated with minimum supervision;
4. Ability to manage time effectively and to work as a team

 

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Personal Character and Eligibility

Applicants for employment in the Judicial Department must be Fijian Citizens, under Age 60, in sound health, with 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, qualified applicants.

 

To apply for this role please provide an up-to-date resume with a photograph, copies of Academic Certificates & Transcripts, at least two referees, with one being a current or recent supervisor, a filled JD Form 01 which is available on website www.judiciary.gov.fj or from any Court Registry Fiji wide or HR Office in Suva.  Applications that do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. Only short-listed 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 4.00pm on February 27th   2026 and addressed to:

 

Applications by Post:

The Chief Registrar

Judicial Department

P.O.Box 2215

Government Buildings

Suva

 

OR

 

Applications delivered:

Judicial Department

HR Section

Level 3, Kelton House

Loftus Street

Suva, Fiji

 

OR

 

Email Application:

vacancies.judicial@judicial.gov.fj

 

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

 

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