Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844445
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO3
Salary Range: $71,589- 76,033 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday, 26 May 2026

About the Opportunity

The Senior Administration Officer is embedded in a solicitor team and provides high level administrative support to all members of that team. The Senior Administration Officer is a key member of the solicitor team to which they are allocated and has responsibility for maintaining the administration requirements of all files across the team. The responsibilities of the role include:

• Updating the details of records of key information pertaining to current files in the ODPP Prosecution Case Management System (PCMS) and on the physical file, including all correspondence and court documents
• Maintaining up-to-date calendars for Solicitors, Witness Assistance Officers (WAOs) and other key stakeholders (e.g. SAPOL), in particular details of Court date(s), File outcome(s) and details/changes relating to a case(s) or associated matters
• Processing antecedent reports
• Processing witness scheduling documents
• Preparing and copying trial briefs, including Preparation of Indexes to Briefs.

Successful applicants are placed in a pool and notified, if and when, suitable vacancies arise.

 

About the Business

The ODPP is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Will be exposed either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material.
  
  

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Leigh Todd, Office Manager, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on 7322 7055 or Leigh.Todd@sa.gov.au

 

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

Applications close: 26/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Senior Administration Officer Job and Person Specifications.pdf
- Job Application Pack.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.