Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 832520
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Sheriff's Officer

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

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 Officers 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 ofcustomer service to all court users and to the overall security of Courts Administration Authority facilities, administrative personnel, members of the judiciary and other court users.
For further details please contact the listed enquiries person

Special Conditions:

• Contracts to be offered on a casual basis. 
• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009.
• May be required to work in alternate locations at the discretion of the Sheriff or due to the requirements of the courts.
• 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 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 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:

OPS2 - $37.51 to $40.35 per/hr 

Enquiries:

Lee Thorne, Operations Supervisor
E: Lee.Thorne@courts.sa.gov.au 
P: 08 8735 1061 

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: 25/02/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023 (1).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Sheriff's Officer Job Profile - OPS2 (A1149631).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.