Court Officer - NSW Sheriff's Office - Sydney

Court Officer – NSW Sheriff’s Office

Are you ready to start your career in a unique law enforcement environment?

Location available – Sydney CBD. Travel required.

Employment opportunities – Full-time - Ongoing and Temporary Roles

Salary $75,728 – $82,329 + Employers’ contribution Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

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 Decent. 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 functioning fast paced courtroom environment.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Data entry


• Courtroom support


• Jury support


• Management and the facilitation of courtroom operations, including technology

Please note that the Court Officer role involves exposure to graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, sexual assault and/or homicide matters.

At the Office of the Sheriff of New South Wales, we conduct law enforcement, security, and support activities to ensure the safe and successful operation of state courts. We also administer the NSW jury service system, a massive operation which involves more than 200,000 citizens each year. More than 400 specially trained sheriff's officers, court officers and clerical staff are employed at 58 sheriff's offices across the state.  

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication skills


• Exceptional data entry skills


• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and work in different jurisdictions and court locations


• Ability to manage multiple tasks


• Ability to maintain the confidentiality and the integrity of the Court and the jury process


• Ability to pass Pre-Employment checks (National Criminal History Check & reference checks)


• This position also requires the successful applicant to travel to other centres if required. 

Download the role description.

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.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page)

Address the pre-screening question below:

1. 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 11:59pm AEDST.

Got a question?

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 [email protected].

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Maren Heldt | Talent Acquisition Officer, via 0447 682 014 or [email protected].

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.