AddressThe 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 Magistrates Clerk is responsible for the provision of an in-court and out-of-court administrative support service to the magistracy including the accurate recording of court proceedings.
The Magistrates Clerk is important element of the Court proceedings and is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administrative support service to the Magistracy both in and out of courtroom, including the accurate recording of Court proceedings, and management and production of supporting documents for the Court.
Magistrates Clerks have an opportunity to work in all jurisdictions of the Magistrates Court or Youth Court and may have the opportunity to travel to various CBD, suburban and country locations.
As the role requires a specific skill set, Magistrates Clerks are supported with an initial period of at least 3 months (full-time) and have the ability to progress to higher responsibility and remuneration levels thereafter. Full-Time and part-time roles are available, of varying tenures, at various locations.
You may wish to attend an open Court session at the Magistrates Court to see what the role of Magistrates Clerk entails - it's a fascinating opportunity to see how the Courts operate in real-time.
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.
Special Conditions:
The following special conditions apply to this position:
- This is a short term contract up to 12 months with possible extension, more than 1 position available.
- 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 Unit.
- Appointment 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.
- You will be required to undertake work related intra or interstate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences.
- You will be required to work at any court sitting place in any jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court or Youth Court, or any business unit on a temporary or ongoing basis.
Remuneration:
ASO3 - ASO4 ($66,590 - $79,070 per annum)
Enquires:
Katie Diasinas, Manager Magistrates Clerks Branch
Ph:(08) 8204 0***
Email: **************@courts.sa.gov.au
How to Apply:
All applications will be submitted online via I Work for SA. Search vacancy number 593692 for more information. Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single Word or PDF document.
For further information about the role and a copy of the Job Profile, please refer to the IWorkforSA website, or contact Katie Diasinas, Manager Magistrates Clerks Branch on (08) 8204 03***or via email **************@courts.sa.gov.au
For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website
