Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Local Court

Job title Senior Court Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 12/11/2027

Salary $79,664-$90,824 Location Alice Springs

Position number 40888 RTF 359832 Closing 08/11/2026

Contact Officer Renae James on 08 8951 5710 or [email protected]

About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359832

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high-quality courtroom, registry and case management support to Judicial Officers and court users, facilitating the efficient, lawful,

and professional operation of court proceedings and ensuring matters are progressed accurately and in accordance with legislative,

procedural and policy requirements.

Context statement The Local Court sits at 30 locations across the Northern Territory. Senior Court Officers are the people most court users interact with.





They deal with a broad range of clients including people from diverse cultures and those generally unfamiliar with the legal system. They also work with judicial officers who have varying practices and expectations. They do a variety of administrative work both in the courtroom and in the registry to facilitate the operation of courts in the criminal, civil, youth, coronial and other jurisdictions.

They are required to travel to and stay periods in remote communities and other locations such as Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs,

including travelling on light aircraft and for long distances in vehicles.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide courtroom support to Judicial Officers, including preparing courtrooms, calling matters, operating audio-visual equipment and

maintaining the orderly conduct of proceedings.
1. Process and case-manage court matters from commencement to finalisation, ensuring court orders, warrants, bail and remand

documentation are accurately prepared and actioned.
1. Deliver professional registry and client services to court users and justice stakeholders, providing accurate information and supporting

the productive progression of matters before the Court.
1. Maintain accurate and secure court records, exhibits and case management systems,



including the management and storage of

electronic and paper-based files.
1. Support the delivery of court services across urban, regional and remote locations, including circuit court operations, troubleshooting

issues and assisting with staff training and mentoring.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, court operations, courtroom procedures and case management practices,

including accurate data entry and the preparation and management of court documentation and records.
1. Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with accuracy and attention to

detail.
1. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with Judicial Officers, legal

practitioners, Government agencies, court users and people from diverse backgrounds.
1. Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential, sensitive or complex matters.
2. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, including supporting and mentoring staff and contributing to court services

across urban, regional and remote locations.

Desirable

1. Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
2. Current NT Driver Licence.

Further information

1. The Successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check that has disclosable outcomes

will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.
1. Applicants may need to work outside of normal business hours when court sits late.

📌 Senior Court Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Attorney-General's Department
📍 Alice Springs