Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 842797
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

THE ORGANISATION
The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is constituted by the Courts Administration Act 1993. The Act established the State Courts Administration Council (“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.

CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION 
The Corporate Services Division provides high quality service delivery and corporate support to the CAA and Judiciary in the areas of Business and Financial Services, Media, Facilities Management, Library Services, Court Transcription Services (CTS), and the Sheriff’s Office.

A Court Reporter Level 4: On-Line is responsible for providing effective and efficient court reporting duties in all jurisdictions of the participating courts under the Courts Administration Act 1993.

Duties include:

• on-line verbatim reporting.
• editing of court reporter verbatim on-line transcript and transcription of court proceedings.
• production quality transcript in a timely manner in accordance with established service levels.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

To undertake the professional and technical components the Court Reporter Level 4 is required to demonstrate competent on-line skills through the successful completion of an on-line test.

To successfully perform in this role the Court Reporter Level 4 applicant must have the following personal skills/abilities/aptitudes:

• A minimum machine shorthand speed of up to 180 wpm.
• Fast and accurate transcription skills.
• Ability to produce accurate shorthand notes.
• A high level of English language, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills to manage concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to self-motivate and work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively within small and large teams.
• Experience in building and maintaining working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to show respect and flexibility when working with others.
• High level of customer service skills.

Desirable

• Experience in contributing to a continuous improvement environment.
• Knowledge of the criminal, civil and court of appeal jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of the courts administration structure and of the principles of judicial independence.

Special Conditions:

The following special conditions apply to this position:

• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993. Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009.
• Appointment is dependent upon a 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.
• May be required to work in any CBD or metropolitan location either on a temporary or ongoing basis and undertake intra or interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences.

Remuneration:
ASO6 ($102,171 - $108,071 per annum) + superannuation

Enquiries:
Anne Bowler, Deputy Manager
Ph: (08) 8204 8411
Email: anne.bowler@courts.sa.gov.au

Additional Information:

All applications will be submitted online. Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single Word 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: 13/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 Court Reporter Level 4 On-Line, Job Profile - Aug 2023 (A1146760).pdf
- CAA Applicant Kit 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.