AddressJob reference: 591267
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Have you ever been interested in working in the Courts?
We have an exciting role available.
The Higher Courts are currently seeking a motivated and capable person to fulfil the role of Judicial Assistant in the Supreme Court of South Australia.
What you will do:
- provide professional, confidential and high-level administrative support to assist Supreme Court judges in the execution of their role;
- play a supporting role in the production and coordination of timely and accurate correspondence, judgments and court documents whilst ensuring efficient records management processes are followed;
- piaise with the judiciary, legal profession, litigants, witnesses, court staff and the general public to ensure the effective and efficient processing of court and chamber matters.
What we are looking for:
- proficient typing skills with a minimum of 60 words per minute and a high level of accuracy.
- demonstrated experience and proven competence in high level secretarial and administrative services support.
- well-developed communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely with a high level of attention to detail.
- strong time management and organisational skills.
- motivation and a flexible approach whilst dealing with high volumes of work and competing priorities.
- confidentiality, discretion and tact suitable for dealing with sensitive court material.
- personal maturity, resilience, confidence and an appropriate demeanour to perform functions in court.
- proven ability to effectively build positive relationships with team members and court users through effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- an ability to use a variety of IT software and hardware, in a dynamic environment.
Special Conditions:
- This is a short term contract for up to 12 months.
- Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA).
- 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.
- Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
- You may be required to undertake work related intra or interstate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences.
- Duties may include travel to country circuits.
- Appointees may be directed to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Remuneration:
ASO3 ($66,590 – $70,968 per annum)
Enquiries:
Ms Dianne Mifsud, Executive Officer to the Chief Justice
Ph: 8204 0390
E: *************@courts.sa.gov.au
Additional Information:
- All applications must be submitted online through the I Work for SA
- 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: 19/05/2024 6:00 PM
Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- JA Job Profile December 2023.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
