Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 842648
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

THE COURTS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY

The Courts Administration Authority 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.

HIGHER COURTS DIVISION

The Higher Courts Division comprises the Supreme Court, the District Court, the Environment, Resources and Development Court and Probate. Staff of the Higher Courts Division are responsible for supporting the participating courts by providing non-judicial administrative functions and support to the business of each Court.

The District Court is seeking a motivated individual to join the leadership team of the Higher Courts. The position provides a unique opportunity to work within the SA justice system by managing a team of legally qualified Associates. 

The Manager - Associates will:

• Develop and implement, plans and processes to effectively deliver a professional, high-quality legal and in-court service to the Judges of the District Court.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Apply strategic thinking to identify and contribute to the planning for the future needs of the Higher Courts.
• Demonstrate high quality leadership skills, to provide guidance, instruction and training to inspire the team to perform at their optimum.
• Possess highly developed legal research skills and the ability to deduce and provide advice on the administrative application of legislation, court rules, practice directions and procedures as they relate to court functions.
• Have the ability and organisational skills to juggle conflicting priorities and meet deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.

What we are looking for:

• Proven ability to lead and manage staff, whilst building positive team relationships.
• Personal maturity and resilience, with an awareness of the confronting and sensitive nature of the work of the Court.
• Analytical thinking with confidence to make on-the-spot informed decisions.
• A tertiary qualification in law, management or equivalent experience is highly desirable.

Special Conditions:

• 12-Month contract 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.

Remuneration:

ASO6 ($102,171 - $108,071 per annum)

Enquiries:

Melana Virgo
Acting Principal Registrar and Director, Higher Courts
(08) 8204 0470
enquiries.hcregistrar@courts.sa.gov.au

Additional Information:

• All applications must be submitted online through the I Work for SA website.
• 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: 13/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- Manager Associates Job Profile.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.