Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 850579
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Courts Administration Authority
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, and the Coroner's Court. 

The Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff is a statutory officer appointed pursuant to the Sheriff's Act on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Sheriff's Office was first established by the Supreme Court Act 1837, which provided that the Court should have Ministerial and other officers for the administration of justice in the Court, and for the execution of judgements and other orders. The Sheriff has in excess of 150 uniformed officers trained in all aspects of the work of the Sheriff, including provision of emergency services, security, prisoner security and in-court support. The Sheriff also has approximately 40 Enforcement Sheriff's Officers who serve and execute civil and criminal orders throughout South Australia. 

Sheriff's Officer

Are you seeking a role that provides vital support to our legal system? Consider joining us a Sheriff's Officer. You will provide security and customer service to court users within the regions.

Full comprehensive training provided.

Summary of Role

Sheriff's Officers contribute to the provision of a high level of client services to all court users and to the overall security of Courts Administration Authority facilities, administrative personnel, members of the judiciary and other court users. There are three main components to the role of Sheriff's Officer - Operational Safety and Security, In Court Support and Prisoner Security.

In Court Support

Sheriff's Officer keep order within the courtroom and attend to the needs of witnesses and other persons having business before the court. Duties are varied depending on the jurisdiction of the court.

Prisoner Security

Sheriff's Officers provide a custodial prisoner security service for the operation of the Supreme Court and District Court criminal sittings within the Sir Samuel Way Building.

Operational Safety and Security

Sheriff's Officers provide a high level of customer service to all court users and to the overall security of Courts Administration facilities, administrative personnel, members of the judiciary and other court users. For further details please contact the listed enquiries person.

Special Conditions

• This is a casual role for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
• 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 National Police Clearance that the CAA finds satisfactory. The Sheriff’s Office requires the applicant to apply for the Clearance through the South Australian Police. The application must encompass “contact with vulnerable groups” and can be found at https://www.police.sa.gov.au.
• 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.
• Incumbents will be provided with training in all aspects of the Sheriff’s Officer role and will be required to participate in ongoing refresher training as per Sheriff’s Office policy.
• Sheriff’s Officers hold an appointment as a security officer pursuant to the Sheriff’s Act, 1978.
• Will be required to wear regulation issue uniform.
• Is required to hold current certificates in HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or willing to obtain these Certificates.
• Maybe directed to work in an alternative location at the discretion of the Sheriff or due to the requirements of the courts.
• Maybe required work outside of the normal hours of work and undertake intrastate travel, this may necessitate overnight absences

Remuneration:

OPS2 ($42.45 - $44.41 hourly + superannuation)

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• High level of customer service skills and the ability to respond to enquiries in a courteous and helpful manner under a variety of conditions.
• Highly developed inter-personal skills which foster the co-operation and support of others at all levels.
• Ability to deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and show cultural understanding.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and maintain constructive relationships.
• Ability to recognise and handle conflict situations.
• Ability to accurately record information in legible handwriting and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Keyboard skills and computer literacy.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries

Andy Jacobson, Operations Manager Northern
PH: (08) 8204 0408
Email: Andy.Jacobson@courts.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online through I Work for SA. Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single document.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within three weeks of closing. If you have not been contacted within three weeks of closing, then unfortunately your application has not been successful this 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. For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website.

Applications close: 23/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023 (1).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Sheriff's Officer OPS2 Job Profile (A1301687).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.