Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 837519
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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.

The Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff is a statutory officer appointed pursuant to the Sheriff’s Act on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The Sheriff’s Office was first established by the Supreme Court Act 1837, which provided that the Court should have Ministerial and other officers for the administration of justice in the Court, and for the execution of judgments and other orders.
The Sheriff has in excess of 150 uniformed officers trained in all aspects of the work of the Sheriff, including provision of emergency services, security, prisoner security and in-court support. The Sheriff also has in approximately 40 Enforcement Sheriff’s Officers who serve and execute civil and criminal orders throughout South Australia.

Sheriff's Officer

Are you seeking a role that provides vital support to our legal system? Consider joining us as a Sheriff's Officer. You will provide security and customer service to court users across the  Adelaide Metropolitan Area. 

Full comprehensive training provided.

Summary of Role

Sheriff’s Officers contribute to the provision of a high level of client services to all court users and to the overall security of Courts Administration Authority facilities, administrative personnel, members of the judiciary and other court users.
There are three main components to the role of Sheriff’s Officer, Operational Safety and Security, In Court Support and Prisoner Security.

In Court Support

Sheriff’s Officers keep order within the courtroom and attend to the needs of witnesses and other persons having business before the court. Duties are varied depending on the jurisdiction of the court.

Prisoner Security

Sheriff’s Officers provide a custodial prisoner security service for the operation of the Supreme Court and District Court criminal sittings within the Sir Samuel Way Building.

Operational Safety and Security

Sheriff’s Officers provide a high level ofcustomer service to all court users and to the overall security of Courts Administration Authority facilities, administrative personnel, members of the judiciary and other court users.
For further details please contact the listed enquiries person

Special Conditions:

• There are multiple roles available. CAA will establish a pool of suitable candidates who may be employed at any time throughout a 12-month period.
• Contracts may be offered on either a casual or part-time basis, with the salary/hourly rate adjusted accordingly.
• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009.
• May be required to work in alternate locations at the discretion of the Sheriff or due to the requirements of the courts.
• This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
  WWCC's can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit.
• Appointment is dependent upon a 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:

OPS2 ($64,194 - $67,154 per annum, adjusted to part time hours.)

Enquiries:

Steve Duncan, Deputy Sheriff
E: SOManagementSupport@courts.sa.gov.au
P: (08) 8204 0584 

Additional Information:

All applications will be submitted online. Please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit and attach your resume and cover letter as a single Word 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: 02/08/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- OPS2 Sheriff's Officer Job Profile Approved.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.