ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of the Court Officer Induction Program within 12 months of commencement.
• Successful completion of mandated training requirements for Court Officers set by the NSW Sheriff’s Office, as varied from time to time.
• Candidates must hold a valid Australian Driver’s Licence. Circuit and relieving staff are required to possess a current Drivers Licence and be willing to travel, including overnight stays.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

THE WELCOME EXPERIENCE

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YOUR ROLE

As a Court Officer in the NSW Office of the Sheriff, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day operational support within a functioning fast paced courtroom environment.
At the Office of the Sheriff of New South Wales, we conduct law enforcement, security, and support activities to ensure the safe and successful operation of state courts. We also administer the NSW jury service system, a massive operation which involves more than 200,000 citizens each year. More than 400 specially trained sheriff’s officers, court officers and clerical staff are employed at 58 sheriff’s offices across the state.
What you’ll do

This includes but is not limited to:

• Data entry
• Courtroom support
• Jury support
• Management and the facilitation of courtroom operations, including technology

Please note that the Court Officer role involves exposure to graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, sexual assault and/or homicide matters, Click here for more information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012