Court officers assist in the effective operation of courts.
You can work as a court officer without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. The courts prefer you to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications and you may like to consider a VET course. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information. You can also become a court officer by studying justice, criminology or legal studies at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with English. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.
Court officers:
Court officers are required to liaise between the magistracy, legal practitioners and members of the public.
Most court officers work in the metropolitan area, although there are some positions in country areas. Court officers are employed by state, territory and federal governments in courts such as the Federal Court, Supreme Court, Family Law Courts, Magistrates Courts, and district and local courts, as well as some tribunals. Experienced court officers may find opportunities for advancement in administration and management within the court systems, as well as in the state or territory and Australian public services. There are opportunities for temporary and casual work in this field. See the Department of Justice website in your state or territory for further information.
A bailiff attends to the needs of the jury throughout a trial and 'swears in' the jurors and witnesses during court proceedings. They may also serve writs, summonses and other court orders.
A clerk of court prepares documentation of court proceedings, actions and decisions; attends court sessions; and assists judges and magistrates.
A court registrar prepares the daily court list, maintains court records and handles the accounting and distribution of money paid to the court.
A sheriff is responsible for providing court security and support services, managing the jury system and serving the orders issued by courts and tribunals. They also undertake administrative tasks, such as processing people appearing before the courts for trial or sentencing.
Avg. weekly wage:
$916
Future growth:
Strong
Employment by state:
ACT ACT 2.8%
NSW NSW 28.3%
NT NT 1.5%
QLD QLD 19.8%
SA SA 5.8%
TAS TAS 2.1%
VIC VIC 30.9%
WA WA 8.8%
Hours worked:
36.4
Unemployment:
Lower unemployment
Gender split:
Male 29.1%
Female 70.9%
Education level:
Age brackets:
15-19 - 0.4%
20-24 - 25.1%
25-34 - 20.3%
35-44 - 18.9%
45-54 - 16.2%
55-59 - 8.6%
60-64 - 4.1%
65 and Over - 6.2%
*The data above is sourced from the Department of Employment’s Job Outlook website.
You can work as a court officer without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. The courts prefer you to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications and you may like to consider a VET course. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information. You can also become a court officer by studying justice, criminology or legal studies at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with English. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.
Court officers:
Court officers are required to liaise between the magistracy, legal practitioners and members of the public.
Most court officers work in the metropolitan area, although there are some positions in country areas. Court officers are employed by state, territory and federal governments in courts such as the Federal Court, Supreme Court, Family Law Courts, Magistrates Courts, and district and local courts, as well as some tribunals. Experienced court officers may find opportunities for advancement in administration and management within the court systems, as well as in the state or territory and Australian public services. There are opportunities for temporary and casual work in this field. See the Department of Justice website in your state or territory for further information.
A bailiff attends to the needs of the jury throughout a trial and 'swears in' the jurors and witnesses during court proceedings. They may also serve writs, summonses and other court orders.
A clerk of court prepares documentation of court proceedings, actions and decisions; attends court sessions; and assists judges and magistrates.
A court registrar prepares the daily court list, maintains court records and handles the accounting and distribution of money paid to the court.
A sheriff is responsible for providing court security and support services, managing the jury system and serving the orders issued by courts and tribunals. They also undertake administrative tasks, such as processing people appearing before the courts for trial or sentencing.
Avg. weekly wage:
$916
Future growth:
Strong
Employment by state:
ACT ACT 2.8%
NSW NSW 28.3%
NT NT 1.5%
QLD QLD 19.8%
SA SA 5.8%
TAS TAS 2.1%
VIC VIC 30.9%
WA WA 8.8%
Hours worked:
36.4
Unemployment:
Lower unemployment
Gender split:
Male 29.1%
Female 70.9%
Education level:
Age brackets:
15-19 - 0.4%
20-24 - 25.1%
25-34 - 20.3%
35-44 - 18.9%
45-54 - 16.2%
55-59 - 8.6%
60-64 - 4.1%
65 and Over - 6.2%
*The data above is sourced from the Department of Employment’s Job Outlook website.