Job reference: 674411
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE, 5112 - ELIZABETH, 5165 - CHRISTIES BEACH
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Court Officer – Administrative Role - Temporary positions available for up to 12 months with possibility of extension
- Make a meaningful difference in your community with a role in South Australia's justice system
- Regular hours, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for advancement
- Join a supportive team environment with full training provided – no prior court experience required
Be Part of South Australia's Justice System
Are you looking for a meaningful administrative role where your skills directly contribute to the community? We're recruiting Court Officers for our Adelaide metropolitan locations (CBD, Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Christies Beach), with opportunities available now and throughout the year.
Why Join Us?
By joining the Courts Administration Authority, you'll play a vital role in South Australia's justice system. Your work will directly support fair and accessible justice services for all community members. You'll be part of an organisation that values integrity, public service, and making a positive difference in people's lives during important legal proceedings.
Our workplace culture embraces collaboration and mutual support. You'll work alongside friendly, professional colleagues in an environment where teamwork is essential and individual contributions are valued. We pride ourselves on maintaining a respectful, inclusive atmosphere where staff members support each other through the sometimes challenging nature of court-related work.
We're seeking detail-oriented individuals with strong administrative capabilities to join our supportive team. This role offers an excellent foundation for those interested in the legal system or court administration.
Location Benefits
- CBD: Prime location adjacent to the vibrant Central Market, outstanding public transport accessibility, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and retail shopping precincts
- Suburban (Elizabeth, Port Adelaide, Christies Beach): Convenient suburban locations closer to home for many residents, free onsite and nearby parking facilities, accessible public transport options
Please note: We have courthouses across metropolitan and regional South Australia. We encourage applications from candidates interested in any location. For a full list of court locations, please visit our website: Court Locations. In your cover letter, please clearly specify your preferred location(s), whether metropolitan or regional.
A Day in the Life
As a Court Officer, your day typically begins with greeting colleagues before the courthouse opens to the public. You'll assist customers both at the counter and over the phone, supporting them with document lodgements and processing online submissions. Much of your work involves computer-based tasks - managing court cases in our systems, handling email correspondence, and maintaining accurate records. You may help parties with signing legal paperwork and assist the court by ensuring everything runs smoothly. Once the courthouse is closed for the day, you'll complete any final administrative tasks before heading home.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing digital court documents and electronic filing systems
- Ensuring accuracy and integrity of court records and case management databases
- Providing professional assistance to judicial officers, legal professionals, and court users
- Coordinating and scheduling court proceedings
- Delivering responsive customer service in sometimes challenging situations
What You'll Bring
- Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and organisational abilities
- Capability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Customer service focus with a calm, solution-oriented approach
What We Offer
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing professional development
- A supportive, friendly workplace culture
- Opportunity to develop valuable skills in the legal system
- Regular, predictable hours in the public sector
- Exposure to the public sector environment and pathways for career development
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements
- Salary sacrifice benefits and superannuation fund selection
- Free annual flu vaccinations
Special conditions:
- Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act, 1993. Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act, 2009.
- Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
- As a justice agency, the CAA may receive details of spent convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use this information in the selection process.
- Eligible for appointment as a Justice of the Peace.
- May be appointed as a Deputy Registrar pursuant to the Magistrates Court Act 1991 and/or as a Deputy Sheriff Pursuant to the Sheriff’s Act 1978.
- Travel to other courthouses or to circuit locations may be required.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
Remuneration:
ASO2 - $58,709 to $63,154 pa plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Stevi-lee Hancock, CourtSA Registries Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8204 1064
Additional information:
All applications will be submitted online. Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single Word document.
The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects the wider community, as well as providing a working environment which embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals across diverse community groups and are committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website
Applications close: 15/06/2025 6:00 PM
