Administrative Services Officer

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The Courts Administration Authority (CAA) is constituted by the Courts Administration Act 1993. The Act established the State Courts Administration Council (“Council”) as an administrative authority independent of control by executive government and to confer on the Council power to provide Courts with the administrative facilities and services necessary for the proper administration of justice.

• The Coroners Court is an inquisitorial court responsible for investigating deaths that are reportable pursuant to the Coroners Act 2003.
• he Coroners Court provides a broad range of services to the community by assisting bereaved families to understand the coronial investigation process. The cornerstone of coronial inquiry is to provide a thorough and impartial service to the community when investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding reportable deaths.
• The coronial jurisdiction is a unique environment which deals with highly sensitive information and evidence relating to the circumstances and causes of a person’s death and all staff must adhere to the strictest confidentiality practices.
• The Administrative Services Officer provides a high quality administrative, clerical, and reception service by providing information and advice on established practices and procedures to members of the public, the legal profession, police, and other court users.
• The role is also required to prepare reports and correspondence from a database and assists in the maintenance and integrity of data entered on the Coroner’s Court case management system which informs the National Coronial Information System (NCIS).

Do you have?

• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, in order to provide accurate and clear advice and information to a range of stakeholders, especially with medical personnel, grieving families and the funeral industry.
• Experience in understanding medical terminology and an ability to accurately spell complex medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of service and successfully deal with grieving and distressed people on a regular basis.
• Experience in providing a range of administrative services including file management, data entry and case note entries.
• Demonstrated ability to organise own work schedule and manage competing priorities within set timeframes in a demanding and diverse environment.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy, security, and work within accepted codes of conduct and procedures.
• Ability to manage traumatic and distressing information about deceased persons.

Then this role is for you!

Special Conditions

• Temporary contract up to 30/06/2026
• Part-time hours (67.5 hours per fortnight)
• The Administrative Services Officer will be required to undertake reception, administrative and data quality assurance functions on a rotational basis within the Coroner’s Office.
• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act 1993.  Terms and Conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act 2009.
• Appointment is dependent upon a current National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
• As a justice agency the CAA may receive details of spent convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use this information in the selection process.
• Appointees may be required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Remuneration
ASO2 ($58,709 – $$63,154) per annum + superannuation)

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Search Vacancy Number 615357 for more information.

For further information about the role and a copy of the Job Profile, please refer to the IWorkforSA website, or contact Denise Newton, Operations Coordinator on (08) 8204 0600 or via email [email protected]

The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects the wider community, as well as providing a working environment which embraces and value diversity and inclusion.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals across diverse community groups and are committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace.
People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website

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