Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 861945
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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. The 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 role of Senior Social Worker at the Coroners Court necessarily involves exposure to traumatic details of death, both written and graphic.
The objectives to be met by the Senior Social Worker are:
- Support grieving people to understand the emotional social, and physical effects of bereavement by offering clients initial support through brief counselling and providing information and referrals to appropriate agencies for longer term support
- Assist grieving and traumatised people to understand the legislative requirements of the Coroners Act 2003 and the process of coronial investigation
- Uphold the legislative requirements of the Court when dealing with reportable deaths
- Contribute to policies and procedures related to coronial activities
Requirements:
To be considered for this role, applicants must have an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Do you have?
- Ability to quickly develop rapport with distressed clients to enable initial assessment of need, short-term counselling, and referrals to appropriate agencies for longer-term support
- Experience in trauma-informed practice and an understanding of trauma responses.
- Ability to communicate at a skilled level, orally and in writing
- Ability to develop a sound understanding of legislation relevant to the Coroners Court
- An ability to clarify situations with reference to the Coroners Act 2003 and other relevant legislation, and to act impartially to devise workable solutions
- Experience in determining work priorities in a high-pressure environment
- A sound understanding of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and the need for self-care strategies to ensure empathic and ethical social work practices
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and electronic case management databases
Special Conditions
- This is a short-term contract for 6 months, with possible extension
- 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
- May be required to undertake work-related intrastate travel, which may require driving a motor vehicle and overnight absences
Remuneration
AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052 per annum + superannuation)
All applications are to be submitted online via I Work for SA.
Refer to the CAA Applicant Kit. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document (Word or PDF format) addressing the selection criteria in the Job Profile.
For further information about the CAA please visit the CAA website
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.
Applications close: 04/11/2026 6:00 PM
Attachments:
- CAA Applicant Kit 2023.pdf
- Job Profile Senior Social Worker October 2026.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.