Court Officer

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 Court Officer is responsible for providing an effective registry and information service by advising court users on court practice and procedures, processing incoming registry work, and handling documents lodged. This role is located at the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court.Special ConditionsThe following special conditions apply to this position:Part-time hours (18.75 hours per week).Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act, 1993. Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act, 2009.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 UnitAppointment 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.Appointees may be directed to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.Eligible for appointment as a Justice of the Peace.May be appointed as a Deputy Registrar pursuant to the Magistrates Court Act 1991 and/or as a Deputy Sheriff Pursuant to the Sheriff's Act 1978.RemunerationASO2 ($57,842 - $62,221 per annum adjusted to hours worked)How to ApplyAll applications to be submitted online via I Work for SA. Search Vacancy Number 575310 for more information.For further information about the role and a copy of the Job Profile, please refer to the IWorkforSA website, or contact Simon De Bortoli, Registrar Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on (08) 8735 1060 or via email Simon De BortoliFor further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website