Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Are you ready to start your career in a unique law enforcement environment?

• Location available - Lismore and Port Macquarie (travel required)
• Temporary 12-month opportunity with possible extension (Full-time 35 HPW)
• Clerk Grade 1/2, Base Salary ($75,728 - $82,329) plus 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.

At the Office of the Sheriff of New South Wales, 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 200,000 citizens each year. More than 400 specially trained sheriff's officers, court officers and clerical staff are employed at 58 sheriff's offices across the state.

What you'll do

This includes but is not limited to:

• Data entry
• Courtroom support
• Jury support
• Management and the facilitation of courtroom operations, including technology

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, Click here for more information.

What we're looking for

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High-level data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities and work across various jurisdictions and court locations.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity, always upholding the standards of the Court and the jury process.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Essential requirements

• Successful completion of the Court Officer Induction Program within 12 months of commencement.
• Successful completion of mandated training requirements for Court Officers set by the NSW Sheriff's Office, as varied from time to time.
• Candidates must hold a valid Australian Driver's Licence. Circuit and relieving staff are required to possess a current Drivers Licence and be willing to travel, including overnight stays.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• 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.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 1 targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1 - Please provide an outline of a situation where you have made a mistake in the workplace. What actions did you take and how did you rectify the issue? (300 Words)

Applications close Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anthony Gahan via email at [email protected] .

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer, via [email protected]

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 visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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

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