Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 839893
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

THE ORGANISATION
The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is constituted by the Courts Administration Act 1993. The Act established the State Courts Administration Council as an administrative authority independent of control by executive government and to confer on the Council power to provide courts with the administrative facilities and services necessary for the proper administration of justice.
Participating courts of the Authority are the Supreme Court, District Court, Environment, Resources and Development Court, Youth Court, Magistrates Court, and the Coroner's Court.
THE CORONERS COURT
The Coroners Court is an inquisitorial court 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 assisting bereaved families to understand the coronial investigation process. The cornerstone of coronial inquiry is to provide a thorough and impartial service to the community when investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding reportable deaths.
The coronial jurisdiction is a unique environment which deals with highly sensitive information and evidence relating to the circumstances and causes of a person’s death and all staff must adhere to the strictest confidentiality practices.

The Administrative Services Officer provides a high quality administrative, clerical, and reception service by providing information on established practices and procedures to members of the public, the legal profession, police, and other court users. The role is also required to prepare reports and correspondence from a database and assists in the maintenance and integrity of data entered on the Coroner’s Court case management system which informs the National Coronial Information System (NCIS).

Do you have?

• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, in order to provide accurate and clear advice and accurate information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of service and empathically communicate with grieving and distressed people on a regular basis.
• Experience in providing a range of administrative services including file management, data entry, case noting, and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organise own work schedule and manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy, security, and work within accepted codes of conduct and procedures.
• Experience in understanding medical terminology and an ability to accurately spell complex medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage traumatic and distressing information about deceased persons.

Special Conditions:

• 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:
ASO2 ($64,195 – $67,154 per annum + superannuation)

Enquiries:
Karen Lewis, Deputy Manager Coroners Court
Ph:  (08) 8204 0620
Email: Karen Lewis

Additional Information:
All applications must be submitted online through IWORKFORSA website. Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document (Word or PDF format) addressing the selection criteria in the Job Profile.

For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website

The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects the wider community, as well as providing a working environment which embraces and value 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.

Applications close: 14/04/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- Job Profile -Administrative Services Officer -.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.