Court Officer – NSW Sheriff’s Office – Nowra

Location – Nowra. Travel to Wollongong also required.

Employment type – Ongoing

Grade – Clerk Grade 1/2

Salary – $70,694 – $76,857 + Employers’ contribution Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading

This is a targeted recruitment, while all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Decent. The Department acknowledges lived experience contributes a perspective critical to the success of this role.

Your role

As a Court Officer in the NSW Office of the Sheriff, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day operational support within a functioning fast paced courtroom environment.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Administrative activities to support the functions of the NSW Sheriff’s Office
• Courtroom support
• Use of various forms of technology
• Jury support
• Management and the facilitation of courtrooms

The role is based in Nowra, however, travel to Wollongong will be required to support court operations.

Please note that the Court Officer role involves exposure to graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, sexual assault and/or homicide matters.

At the NSW Sheriff’s Office, we conduct law enforcement, security, and support activities to ensure the safe and successful operation of state courts. We also administer the NSW jury service system, a massive operation which involves more than 700,000 NSW citizens each year.

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and data entry skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work in different jurisdictions and court locations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and the integrity of the Court and the jury process.

Download the role description.

What we offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We’re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and addressing the 2 targeted questions below:

1. The role of a Court Officer requires working in a unique and constantly changing environment. Please provide an example of how you have adapted to change in the workplace.
2. When communicating complex information, what skills have you applied to ensure your audience understood the information.

Applications close – Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST.

Appointments are subject to the following checks/clearances:

• Reference checks
• National Criminal History Record Check

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Gavin Rowan via email Gavin.Rowan@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call George Karageorgopoulos on 02 8688 0279 or email at george.karageorgopoulos@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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