Criminal Registrar

**Courts Administration Authority**
**Job reference**: 693485
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Lead excellence in South Australia's justice system**

Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of court administration? The Courts Administration Authority is seeking a Criminal Registrar to lead our Adelaide Magistrates Court Criminal Registry in delivering exceptional service to the judiciary and community.

**About the Courts Administration Authority**

The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is an independent statutory body supporting the effective administration of justice across South Australia's court system. We're committed to excellence, integrity, and delivering accessible justice services to our community.

**About the Role**

As Criminal Registrar, you'll lead a dedicated team managing complex, high-volume criminal matters in South Australia's busiest Magistrates Court. This is a senior operational leadership position where you'll:

- Strategically lead the delivery of court registry services that support timely, efficient, and effective case finalisation
- Provide high-level oversight of daily operations, including digital record management and case-flow functions
- Lead innovation and reform in the transition to digital-first practices across registry functions
- Exercise statutory powers and quasi-judicial functions under delegated authority
- Deliver authoritative procedural advice on complex matters to legal practitioners, government agencies, and the public
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with judicial officers, the Principal Registrar, and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with registrars statewide to ensure flexible resource deployment and service excellence
- Contribute to policy development and represent the registry on high-level committees and working groups

You'll act as a critical link between local registry operations and central Operations Management, providing strategic insights and driving consistent, high-quality service delivery across the state.

**About You**

We're seeking a proven leader who brings:

- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments
- Strong analytical skills to conceptualise innovative solutions and negotiate successful outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders and resolve sensitive matters
- Proven ability to build trust with key stakeholders including judicial officers and government agencies
- Experience managing resources effectively and implementing systems for continuous improvement

**What's on Offer**
- Meaningful work supporting the administration of justice
- Lead a dedicated team of professionals in a respected institution
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development
- Competitive ASO7 remuneration package ($108,109 - $116,864 pa +12% Superannuation)
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

**Special Conditions**
- Appointment 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.

**Enquiries**
**Graeme Halligan, Registry Services Manager
Ph: (08) 8204 1177

**Ready to make a difference?**

If you're a service-focused leader ready to contribute to South Australia's justice system, we want to hear from you.

**Additional Information**

For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website

**Applications close**: 11/09/2025 11:00 PM