Magistrates Clerk

**Courts Administration Authority**

**Job reference**: 541632

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Short Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Magistrates Clerk is responsible for the provision of an in-court and out-of-court administrative support service to the magistracy including the accurate recording of court proceedings.

The Magistrates Clerks Branch is currently seeking motivated and capable administrative people (multiple positions available) to join as judicial support within the Magistrates Court. The Magistrates Clerk is an important element of the Court proceedings and is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administrative support service to the Magistracy both in and out of the courtroom, including the accurate recording of Court proceedings, and management and production of supporting documents for the Court.

Magistrates Clerks have the opportunity to work in all jurisdictions of the Magistrates or Youth Court and may have the opportunity to travel to various CBD, suburban and country Court locations.

As the role requires a specific skill set, Magistrates Clerks are supported within an initial training period of at least 3 months (full-time) and have the ability to progress to higher responsibility and remuneration levels thereafter. Full-time roles, of varying tenures are available at various locations.

**ABOUT the Organisation**

The Court Administration Authority of South Australia’s primary purpose is to provide participating Courts and court users with services and facilities that support the proper administration of justice.
We have a workforce of over 700 employees working under the _Courts Administration Act 1993_ in an independent statutory authority. Most of these employees work in an administrative capacity to support the Courts to operate effectively.

**What will you BRING**

Successful applicants will have:

- Experience in providing high level administrative support services.
- The ability to work calmly under pressure.
- An ability to perform multiple tasks in a public environment.
- An ability to use initiative to manage competing priorities and accurately complete work within set timeframes.
- A minimum typing speed of 50 wpm with 98% accuracy.

**What we can OFFER you**
- On the job training (initial full-time equivalent of 3 months training prior to stepping into the role) in court proceedings and the administrative support required for the court to operate.
- Full-time and part-time roles available, of varying tenures, at various locations.
- Competitive pay structure for administrative duties with the opportunity for progression.
- An opportunity to be part of an interesting and dynamic working environment within the Public Sector.
- A fast-paced role, operating in an interesting environment where no day is ever the same.
- A supportive team environment that values the work that you do.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Flexible work and wellbeing provision.

**Special Conditions**
The following special conditions apply:

- Temporary contracts 12 months, possible extension.
- Appointment is under the _Courts Administration Act, 1993_. Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the _Public Sector Act, 2009._
- This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with the CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
WWCC’s can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit.
- 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.
- Appointees will be required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
- You will be required to undertake work related intra or interstate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences.
- You will be required to work at any court sitting place in any jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court or Youth Court, or any business unit on a temporary or ongoing basis.

**Remuneration**:
ASO3 - ASO4 ($65,606 - $77,901 per annum)

**Enquiries**:
Heidi Roche, Deputy Director Court Services
Ph: (08) 8204 0719

If you are Paralegal or experienced in administration and are interested in the Courts and passionate about the course of justice, we want to hear from you
- You may wish to attend an open court session at the Magistrates Court to see what the role of Magistrates Clerk entails - it’s a fascinating opportunity to see how the Courts operate in real-time.
- For further information about the organisation, please visit the CAA website

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.

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