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Back Office / Data Entry
Operational Assistant
Back Office / Data Entry
#679126
Remote / WFH
Job Description
Full job description
Department: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery
Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Req ID: 80772
Sydney CBD
Ongoing - Full-Time (35 HPW) – Various positions
General Clerk Grade, base salary ($36,668 - $71,777), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Operational Assistant provides various clerical and client support services to meet the needs of clients and ensure the operational effectiveness of the Court. Services include courtroom assistance, processing court documents, daily correspondence, data entry and records management.
What you’ll do
Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Court and Registry, including assistance with Registrar case management listings.
Accurately enter data and efficiently retrieve information using the Court’s computer systems.
Maintain court files and support courtroom operations, including managing exhibits, subpoenas, and incoming/outgoing mail in line with security and confidentiality requirements.
Deliver high‑quality client service by responding to routine procedural inquiries clearly, courteously, and in a timely manner.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and comply with departmental policies, including workplace health and safety, ethical practices, EEO, and diversity strategies.
Note: The types of matters that come before the Supreme Court may give rise to exposure to sensitive and concerning material. Potential candidates are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to make enquiries regarding any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role.
What we’re looking for
Ability to prioritise and complete tasks in a high‑volume, time‑critical environment while contributing to a positive and collaborative team dynamic.
Comfortable working within a highly regulated, legislation‑driven environment and adapting to different jurisdictions as required.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Court/Registry procedures and computer systems to provide accurate, timely and consistent support to clients and the Court.
Download the role description.
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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 – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous 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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Essential requirements
Demonstrated good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to accurately interpret, record and process information.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Question: Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to reach a common goal. How did you contribute? (250 words)
Applications close Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Daniel Cafarelli via daniel.cafarelli@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Piña Talent Acquisition Officer, via paola.pina@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is 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.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
Department: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery
Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Req ID: 80772
Sydney CBD
Ongoing - Full-Time (35 HPW) – Various positions
General Clerk Grade, base salary ($36,668 - $71,777), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Operational Assistant provides various clerical and client support services to meet the needs of clients and ensure the operational effectiveness of the Court. Services include courtroom assistance, processing court documents, daily correspondence, data entry and records management.
What you’ll do
Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Court and Registry, including assistance with Registrar case management listings.
Accurately enter data and efficiently retrieve information using the Court’s computer systems.
Maintain court files and support courtroom operations, including managing exhibits, subpoenas, and incoming/outgoing mail in line with security and confidentiality requirements.
Deliver high‑quality client service by responding to routine procedural inquiries clearly, courteously, and in a timely manner.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and comply with departmental policies, including workplace health and safety, ethical practices, EEO, and diversity strategies.
Note: The types of matters that come before the Supreme Court may give rise to exposure to sensitive and concerning material. Potential candidates are encouraged as part of the recruitment process to make enquiries regarding any potential psychosocial hazards that they may be exposed to as part of this role.
What we’re looking for
Ability to prioritise and complete tasks in a high‑volume, time‑critical environment while contributing to a positive and collaborative team dynamic.
Comfortable working within a highly regulated, legislation‑driven environment and adapting to different jurisdictions as required.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Court/Registry procedures and computer systems to provide accurate, timely and consistent support to clients and the Court.
Download the role description.
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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 – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous 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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Essential requirements
Demonstrated good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to accurately interpret, record and process information.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Question: Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to reach a common goal. How did you contribute? (250 words)
Applications close Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Daniel Cafarelli via daniel.cafarelli@justice.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Piña Talent Acquisition Officer, via paola.pina@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is 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.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
