court officer

Courts Administration Authority

Job reference: 692443

Location: MURRAY BRIDGE, MOUNT GAMBIER, BERRI, PORT LINCOLN

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Court Officer – Administrative Role

Location: Regional South Australia

• Build a rewarding career serving your local community's justice system
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with predictable hours and local employment
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive team with full training and development provided

Serve Your Regional Community

Are you passionate about contributing to the justice system through administrative work in regional South Australia? We're recruiting Court Officers across multiple regional locations, with positions available now and throughout the year.

Why Join Us?

By joining the Courts Administration Authority in a regional location, you'll become an integral part of your local justice system. Your work will directly support court services that are essential to your community. You'll help ensure that people in regional South Australia have equal access to justice services without needing to travel to metropolitan areas.

Our regional courthouse environments offer a uniquely close-knit and collaborative workplace culture. You'll work with a small, dedicated team where everyone knows each other and supports one another's success. As part of CourtSA's shared workload model, your regional team will also contribute to managing the registry's workload across the state, including supporting busier metropolitan locations. This provides variety in your work and demonstrates how every team member plays an important role in our statewide operations.

In our regional locations, you'll experience a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where teamwork thrives and where your contribution has a visible impact on daily operations and community service.

We're seeking community-minded individuals with strong administrative capabilities to join our supportive regional teams. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop skills in legal administration while serving your community.

Location Benefits

• Work in your own regional community
• Free onsite and nearby parking
• Avoid metropolitan commuting
• Be part of a close-knit regional court team

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 records and electronic filing systems
• Maintaining accuracy in case management databases and court documentation
• Assisting judicial officers, legal professionals, and members of the public
• Supporting the scheduling and coordination of court proceedings
• Providing responsive, empathetic customer service in various situations

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn specialised systems
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational capabilities and time management
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Customer-focused approach with problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Comprehensive on-the-job training – no prior court experience required
• 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

Remuneration

ASO2 classification salary range: $58,709 to $63,154 pa plus 12% superannuation.

Position Details

• Temporary positions available for up to 12 months with possibility of extension and conversion to ongoing.
• Locations: Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Berri, Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge.
• Full-time hours (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week).

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.
• May be appointed as a Deputy Registrar and/or Deputy Sheriff.
• Some out-of-hours work may occasionally be required.

Enquiries

Natasha Rosenzweig, Supervising Registrar

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Email:

All applications must be submitted online through I Work for SA.

Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single document. Your cover letter should clearly specify your preferred location(s).

About the CAA

The Courts Administration Authority of South Australia supports the proper administration of justice by providing courts and court users with essential services and facilities. With over 700 employees working under the Courts Administration Act 1993, we operate as an independent statutory authority.

The CAA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our wider community. We welcome applications from individuals across all community groups and are dedicated to providing a positive, accessible recruitment process and workplace.

For further information about CAA please visit the CAA website

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