Overview
Location: Newcastle
Casual rate $49.25 per hour - plus employer's contribution to superannuation and casual loading
Your role As a Sound Reporter (Remote) you are responsible for the monitoring of simultaneous live court proceedings from a transcription centre over prolonged, uninterrupted periods of time. While at your workstation monitoring courts remotely, you will prepare supporting documentation, adhere to style guides and ensure complete accuracy whilst working in high pressure situations. At times you will be required to attend location to perform in-court monitoring duties and travel will be required, especially in regional areas to service various court locations as courts may not be remote capable. While you may be based out of a nominated location, both regional and metropolitan roles will at times be required to work out of several different locations depending on the need to cover courts. Each day will be different, and you get the opportunity to encounter new and diverse content each day, and you are provided a first-hand view of the court system across NSW system. The role will include exposure to information about disturbing events.
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What You'll Do
* Work effectively in a team and under pressure, especially when producing daily transcripts.
* Handle multiple matters (up to 4) simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
* Summarise and edit legal discussions, ensuring key points are captured per RSB Transcription Manual standards.
* At times travel to regional courts as the sole RSB representative, managing logistics and liaising with court personnel.
* Trouble shoot and coordinate with court officers to ensure quality sound recordings, using remote communication tools without disrupting court proceedings.
What We're Looking For
* Advanced Listening and Comprehension — Ability to accurately interpret diverse voices, accents, and languages in noisy, multi-speaker court environments during both recording and transcription.
* Jurisdictional and Procedural Knowledge — Familiarity with various court jurisdictions, operations, and protocols, along with a deep understanding of courtroom procedures—even beyond the immediate view of the Sound Reporter Remote.
* Technological Adaptability — Capacity to stay current with evolving transcription technologies and standards, ensuring consistent accuracy and efficiency.
* Multitasking and Physical Coordination — Skilled in maintaining physical dexterity and focus while remotely recording and monitoring court proceedings, often requiring simultaneous liaison with court staff.
Essential Requirements
* Excellent English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and comprehension skills are essential with high levels of proficiency in audio transcription and word processing (minimum 50 wpm) to produce accurate running transcripts of Court proceedings.
* Ability to listen to and comprehend simultaneous courtroom voices and dialogue (i.e., numerous people speaking at once in different courtroom contexts) and possess the relevant reporting experience and procedural knowledge to produce accurate log sheets to enable production of the highest standard transcript.
* Diverse knowledge and comprehension of medical, technical and legal terminology and ability to quickly research specialist dictionaries.
* Expertise in various types of recording equipment including amplification and remote witness equipment as well as the relevant expertise to troubleshoot technical equipment problems as they arise.
What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
How to Apply and Requirements
Requirements: Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
* Targeted Question 1 - Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do?
* Targeted Question 2 - Some problems require developing a unique approach. Tell us about a time when you were able to develop a different problem-solving approach and what the result was?
Applications close: 11.59pm AEDST – Sunday, 8 February 2026
Questions and Diversity
* For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact Andrew Starr via email – Andrew.starr@dcj.nsw.gov.au or phone – 0438 602 369.
* If you would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Natalie Cummings via email – Natalie.cummings@dcj.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 8688 7244. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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Inclusion and Diversity
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Other Information
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