Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 846089
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Supreme and District Courts of South Australia invite applications from motivated and experienced administrative professionals to join the Higher Courts Judicial Assistant recruitment pool.

As a Higher Courts Judicial Assistant, you deliver high-level administrative support to a judicial officer, both in and out of the courtroom. You are adept at managing competing priorities and navigating dynamic workloads. Your strong communication skills and keen attention to detail are well established. As a valued member of the team, you actively contribute to maintaining a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be placed in a recruitment pool for a period of 12 months. As positions become available, candidates may be offered a contract as a Supreme or District Court Judicial Assistant.

Judicial Assistants are employed by the Courts Administration Authority (CAA) and report to the Principal Registrar, Higher Courts, through the Managers in the Supreme and District Courts.

What you will do:

• provide professional, confidential and high level administrative support to assist Supreme and District Court judiciary in the execution of their role;
• play a supporting role in the production and coordination of timely and accurate correspondence, judgments and court documents whilst ensuring efficient records management processes are followed;
• liaise with the judiciary, legal profession, litigants, witnesses, court staff and the general public to ensure the effective and efficient processing of court and chamber matters;
• providing in-court support to a Judge in a range of hearings, including jury trials and sentencing, across the criminal, civil, appellate and environment, resources and development jurisdictions.

What we are looking for:

• demonstrated experience and proven competence in high level secretarial and administrative services support.
• well-developed communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely, with a high level of attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
• strong time management and organisational skills.
• motivation and a flexible approach whilst dealing with high volumes of work and competing priorities.
• confidentiality, discretion and tact suitable for dealing with sensitive court material.
• personal maturity, resilience, confidence and an appropriate demeanour to perform functions in court.
• proven ability to effectively build positive relationships with team members and court users through effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• an ability to use a variety of IT software and hardware, in a dynamic environment.

Special Conditions:

• This is a long term contract for up to 12 months, with possibility for extension.
• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993.  Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA).
• 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.
• Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
• Some out of hours work will be required and may extend beyond normal office hours.
• You may be required to undertake work related intra or interstate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences. Travel to attend country circuits may be necessary and will require overnight absences for up to one month with capacity to return to Adelaide on weekends.

Notes:

• Applications may be reviewed by a Judge of the Supreme or District Courts.
• The Supreme and District Courts handle matters and material of a confronting nature. Prospective applicants may like to review sentencing remarks to gain transparency regarding the nature of content with the role of a Supreme or District Court Judicial Assistant. Visit the following link: Sentencing remarks

Remuneration:
ASO3 ($71,589 to 76,033 per annum plus Super)

Enquiries:
Email: enquiries.hcregistrar@courts.sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8204 0471

Additional Information:

• All applications must be submitted online through the I Work for SA
• Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single 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: 28/05/2027 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Judicial Assistant, Job Profile - Dec 2023.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.