Overview
Sheriff's Officer (Bathurst) - NSW Sheriff's Office
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Apply now for placement in the first intake in January 2026.
Location: Bathurst. Ongoing (full-time) with a 12-month probation period while undertaking mandatory training. Base Salary ($83,845 - 91,809.00) - Commencing salary of a Probationary Sheriff’s Officer is $81,538 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the security of court complexes and the safety of people attending.
- Provide high quality support and positive interaction with a diverse range of people from the public, court staff, police, legal representatives and judicial members.
- Serving summonses and enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts.
- Preparing detailed reports for court use.
- Demonstrating a commitment to integrity, transparency and a respectful, people-first approach.
What We’re Looking For
- Dynamic and flexible staff who can meet work demands and operational requirements between 6.30am and 6.00pm.
- Willingness to move between locations as needed to support changing operational demands.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to manage challenging situations and effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.
- Strong reading comprehension skills to interpret and understand legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Strong written communication skills to prepare detailed, clear, and concise documentation for use in professional and legal settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills with resilience to handle challenging situations.
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong integrity and commitment to upholding ethical standards in all actions.
- Proficient in using current technologies such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Dedicated to being an integral part of a team and delivering exceptional service to the broader community.
Essential Requirements
- Successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program (SORT) – 12-week course held in Parramatta.
- Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- Successful completion of tactical re-certification, and other prescribed training programs mandated in line with Clause 9 of the Crown Employees (Sheriff’s Officer) Award 2024 as required.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Meet the required health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.
- A satisfactory National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint).
- If applicable, complete and attach to your application Declarable Association Form.
Key Information About The Role
Click on the links to learn more about what it’s like to work as a Sheriff’s Officer and the physical requirements of the role. Download the role description. For more information, visit the DCJ website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides 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 are focused on breaking rather than managing disadvantage.
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?
Apply directly via the DCJ Careers. Search for the job and click the \"Apply now\" button.
Requirements: Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Target Question – 500 words
- Tell us about how you work in a team. What behaviours do you find challenging? Why?
Applications close Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Sheriff recruitment at If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, contact Paola Piña, Talent Acquisition Officer, via Visit DCJ recruitment adjustments to learn more.
Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We hire people with diverse skills, backgrounds and experiences, including 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 learn about our diversity initiatives, visit the DCJ inclusivity page.
Other Information: A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for up to 18 months. For more information, visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
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📌 Sheriff's Officer (Bathurst) - NSW Sheriff's Office
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
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