The Courts Administration Authority is constituted by the Courts Administration Act 1993. The Act established the State Courts Administration Council as an administrative authority independent of control by executive government and to confer on the Council power to provide courts with the administrative facilities and services necessary for the proper administration of justice.

Participating courts of the Authority are the Supreme Court, District Court, Environment, Resources and Development Court, Youth Court, Magistrates Court, and the Coroner's Court.

The Associate provides comprehensive professional legal research to the Judiciary of the Youth Court. The Associate works primarily out of court to support the Judiciary in relation to specific legal research tasks, proofing of judgements, case summaries, updating bench books, developing and amending Rules of Court.

This role undertakes specified project management functions identified by the Youth Court Manager.

Special Conditions:

The following special conditions apply to this position:

This is a 12-month temporary contract.

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.

This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with the CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry. WWCC's can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit

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 required to work in any CBD or metropolitan location either on a temporary or ongoing basis and undertake intra or interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences.

Remuneration:
JUA001, JUA002, JUA003 ($60,931 - $69,807 + 12% superannuation)

How to Apply:
All applications to be submitted online via IWorkforSA. Search vacancy number 695268 for more information.

For further information about the role and a copy of the Job Profole, please refer to the IWorkforSA website, or contact Lorena De Palma, Manager, Innovation and Reform, Adelaide Youth Court on (08) 8204 0596 or via email [email protected]

For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA Website.