Department: Illawarra South

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Lidcombe, NSW, AU, 2141

Req ID: 87312

Office Manager – Coroners Court NSW

- Location: Coroners Court of New South Wales, Lidcombe (onsite parking available).
- Employment Type: Ongoing Full-Time
- Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 $102,936 to $113,579pa. + super + annual leave loading

Your role

The Coroner’s Court investigates certain kinds of deaths to determine the identity of the deceased and the date, place and circumstances and medical cause of death.

Persons seeking to work at the Coroners Court need to be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of personal resilience as the role involves exposure to sensitive and graphic content, including images, photographs and discussions relating to violence, death and/or homicide matters.

As Office Manager, you will lead and support a team delivering high-quality registry and administrative services in a dynamic and sensitive court environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys developing staff, improving business processes and ensuring professional service delivery to a diverse range of stakeholders.

As part of the Coroners Court, you will supervise and coordinate a team responsible for delivering efficient, accurate and customer-focused registry and administrative services.

You will:

- Lead, mentor and develop team members to achieve high performance and service standards.
- Implement procedures and training to ensure staff are adequately skilled and informed of procedural and legislative changes to ensure best practice and standards in the delivery of quality services to clients.
- Allocate work and resources to ensure service delivery obligations are met.
- Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
- Provide advice and support to management on registry operations and service delivery issues.
- Resolve complex enquiries and complaints from internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives that improve customer outcomes and business performance.
- Process invoices and manage day to day financial matters for the registry.

You will work as part of a dedicated and team-oriented team committed to delivering professional services. Often in sensitive and complex circumstances. The Coroners Court environment can be fast-paced and requires sound judgement,



resilience and a strong commitment to client service.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for a motivated leader who can build positive team culture, effectively manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality services in a busy operational environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Experience leading, mentoring and supporting staff to achieve service delivery outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands.
- Experience in processing invoices and managing accounts in a court or other relevant setting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
- The ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Sound judgement, professionalism and integrity when handling sensitive information and matters.

Download the Role Description

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career

- Flexible work environment

- Competitive pay and conditions

- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

Work that really matters

The Coroners Court of New South Wales plays a vital role in investigating reportable deaths and fires to provide answers for families, support public safety and contribute to the administration of justice.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference. The DCJ collaborates with other agencies and community partners to improve the lives of children, adults, families and communities.



The DCJ aims to deliver efficient and effective court services in a safe and respectful environment. Staff aim to work together to support individuals and families involved in court matters.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply and attach:

- An up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that briefly outlines how you meet the requirements of the role and addresses the two targeted questions below.

Question 1: Describe a situation where you led and supported a team through competing priorities or a significant operational change. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

Question 2: Provide an example of how you managed a complex or sensitive service delivery issue involving multiple stakeholders. How did you balance the needs of those involved while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and service standards?

Applications close 17th November 2026 at 11:59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Vera Temelkovska via email [email protected]

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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 Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks, including:

- A National Criminal History Check
- Reference checks
- A Right to Work in Australia check

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and will be valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Office Manager - Coroners Court NSW (Lidcombe)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Lidcombe