Court Officer – NSW Sheriff's Office
Are you ready to start your career in a unique law enforcement environment?
Location: Newcastle. Travel required.
Employment: Full‐time, ongoing and temporary roles.
Salary: $75,728 – $82,329, plus superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
This is a targeted recruitment; while all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. The Department acknowledges lived experience contributes a perspective critical to the success of this role.
Your role
As a Court Officer in the NSW Office of the Sheriff, you will be responsible for providing day‐to‐day operational support within a fast‐paced courtroom environment.
* Data entry
* Courtroom support
* Jury support
* Management and facilitation of courtroom operations, including technology
Please note that the role involves exposure to graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, sexual assault and/or homicide matters.
What we're looking for
* Strong communication skills
* Exceptional data entry skills
* Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work across jurisdictions and court locations
* Ability to manage multiple tasks
* Ability to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the Court and the jury process
* Ability to pass pre‐employment checks (National Criminal History Check & reference checks)
* Willingness to travel to other centres if required
How to Apply
Click "Apply", attach an up‐to‐date résumé (max 4 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page).
Address the pre‐screening question: Provide an example where you have taken steps in the past year to improve your skills or performance in a specific area of your role.
Applications close Sunday 08 March 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDST.
Contact
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Gavin Rowan via email at .
For questions about applying or an adjustment in the recruitment process, contact Maren Heldt, Talent Acquisition Officer, at 0447 682 014 or .
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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