Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 847637
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Inquest Support Officer assists with preparation of inquests by providing a confidential and efficient administrative support service as required by the Special Counsel Assisting the State Coroner and Deputy State Coroner.

The Coroners Court is responsible for investigating deaths that are reportable pursuant to the Coroners Act 2003.  The Coroners Court provides a broad range of services to the community by recognising the need to assist bereaved families to understand the coronial investigation process. The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and unique environment that requires adherence to the highest level of confidentiality. 

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Ability to successfully operate and transcribe from a digital Dictaphone machine.
• High level administrative skills, time management and organisation.
• Experience in successfully dealing with heightened and distressed people.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the use of data management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Courts Administration Authority structure and of the principles of judicial independence.
• Knowledge of the Coroners Act 2003.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in records management

Special Conditions:

• This is a short term contract to March 2027.
• 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 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.

Remuneration:
ASO3 ($71,589 - $76,033 currently) and ($74,095 - $78,694 on or after 1 July 2026) 

Enquires:

Tanya MacPhedran, Personal Assistant to the State Coroner

8204 0600

Tanya.MacPhedran@courts.sa.gov.au

Additional Information:

All applications will be submitted online through IWorkforSA. Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single Word or PDF 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.

For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website. 

 

 

Applications close: 29/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 - Inquest Support Officer June 2026.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.