court officer

16 hours ago

Christies Beach SA, Australia Courts Administration Authority, South Australia Full time $58,709 - $63,514 per year

Courts Administration Authority

Job reference: 701127

Location: CHRISTIES BEACH

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Court Officer plays a vital administrative role within the CourtSA registry. This position is responsible for providing effective registry and information services to court users, including members of the legal profession and the general public.

Key responsibilities include advising court users on court practices and procedures, processing incoming registry work, managing document lodgements, maintaining accurate records in case management systems, and supporting the efficient operation of court proceedings.

Court Officers are often the first point of contact for those interacting with the court system and therefore play an important role in ensuring public confidence in the administration of justice through professional, accurate, and accessible service delivery.

This is a temporary position up to 12 months, located in Christies Beach.

Special Conditions:

The following special conditions apply to this position:

  • 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 - $63,154 pa + 12% superannuation)

Enquiries:

Bruce Popplewell | Supervising Registrar, Christies Beach

Ph:

Email:

Additional Information:

All applications must be submitted online through IWorkforSA. Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single 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: 15/10/2025 11:00 PM

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