Senior Court Officer

Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 858972
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Senior Court Officer is responsible for providing high level customer service through efficiently resolving court user queries and accurately processing all documents and transactions lodged at the Court or produced in the Magistrates Court Registries.
The Senior Court Officer is required to contribute to the overall office management within the Registry, including assisting in processing court and client enquiries.

This is an ongoing vacancy located in Adelaide CBD. There are multiple positions available.

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 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.
• Eligible for appointment as a Justice of the Peace.
• Undertake work related intrastate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences.

Remuneration:
ASO3 ($74,095 - $78,694 per annum +12% superannuation)

Enquiries:
Jason Hondow | A/Deputy Registrar Civil, Adealide Magistrates Court
"> Jason.Hondow@courts.sa.gov.au 

Additional Information:
All applications must be submitted online through IWorkforSA. 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: 18/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 - Senior Court Officer Job Profile - Sep 2026 (P&C Approved Universal JP) (A1339984).pdf
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration-Form-.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.