Judicial Support Officer

Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

Do you want a rewarding career in the justice system?

Are you passionate about the court process and want a role where you can contribute to it?

About the role

Judicial Support Officers provide support to Magistrates before, during and after court sittings and must be comfortable using technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, have strong attention to detail and are committed to providing a quality service.

The role of Judicial Support Officer is responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to Magistrates in court proceedings
• Liaising with the legal profession, Police, Corrections and court users to ensure the smooth progression of court proceedings
• Maintaining accurate information in the courts case management database and
• Preparing accurate and timely court documentation

When considering if the role is right for you, it is important to consider the work of the Magistrates Court of Western Australia. Judicial Support Officers will encounter materials and information pertaining to criminal and restraining order matters that may be confronting and/or distressing.

The Department is committed to supporting staff and offers services and resources for this purpose.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• Learning, development and career pathways opportunities
• A competitive salary, annual increments and access to salary packaging
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 15 days personal leave, three public service holidays each year and 13 weeks long service leave after only seven years.
• An onsite Social and Wellness Committee which provides a calendar of events to support employee health and wellbeing
• Corporate partnership with health providers, discounts on health insurance, member benefits, and subsidies for prescription glasses
• An employee assistance program offering a free, independent, and confidential counselling service to employees and their immediate family

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role? 

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, click on the Apply button or follow the direct link below.  

Judicial Support Officer (jobs.wa.gov.au)

Applications must be received before Monday, 18 March 2024 at 4:30pm.