Sheriff's Assistant
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: Applications are being sought for Sheriff's Assistants within the ACT Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's Assistants are predominately customer service focused, and people with skills related to interactions with customers is highly sought. There is minimal requirement for computer work. We are NOT security officers, and we have no role in relation to detainees.
These positions may be exposed to sensitive and/or traumatic situations and material. Please speak with the contact officer to discuss the interactions and/or material you might be exposed to.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: To be successful in the role, you will need to possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, respond quickly to situations, have sound judgement and professional resilience, and be an effective team member. This is not a security position.
Note: There are several temporary positions available from 20 January 2025 until 16 January 2026 with the possibility of permanency. Due to operational requirements of the role, hybrid working arrangements are not suitable to these positions. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide an application of one page only, outlining why you want to work in the ACT Sheriff's Office and the skills you can bring to this position.
Once applications have been received, the interview panel will review all applications. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an information session at the ACT Law Courts. It is highly recommended you attend. This session will involve:
An introduction to the court environment;A tour of the Law Courts precinct;An introduction to the ACT Sheriff's Office;A viewing of court proceedings; andA mock exercise highlighting the functions of the Sheriff's Office.Applicants who wish to continue to be considered for employment will then be offered a formal interview and will be interviewed by the panel.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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