Chief Magistrate’s Office – Sydney CBD
Temporary full time opportunity (up to 24 November 2024)
Salary ranging from $89,707 to $98,982pa. Plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Courts Coordinator is responsible for ensuring proper use of available Courts, Facilities and judicial officers at the Downing Centre Local Court regarding efficient and cost-effective disposal of cases to improve client service.
What you’ll do
Coordinate rostering, allocation of defended hearings and operation of list courts at the Downing Centre Local Court to support the efficient running of the courts, including coordinating listings in relation to any applications by parties to re-list or vacate dates as required.
You’ll prepare and publish the daily breakup under the direction of the Chief Magistrate and Deputy Chief Magistrate for the sitting of the Downing Centre Local Court.
Perform allocation of hearing time, defended matters, civil and criminal during court sitting times and movement of cases and judicial officers to various courts.
Provide high quality customer service to members of the legal profession, the public and other government departments to maintain the professional reputation of the Chief Magistrate’s Office.
You will also answer inquiries from judicial officers, the legal profession and the public to support the efficient operation of the Chief Magistrate’s Office.
What we’re looking for
Extensive knowledge of Court procedures, including relevant legislation and practice notes and guidelines combined with knowledge of listing and rostering procedures within the Courts.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday 23rd May at 11.59pm
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Yasmin Hunter on (02) 9287 7762 or via email Yasmin.Hunter@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Dean on (02) 9765 3526 or email the recruiter
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.
Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
