NSWSO - Inspector - Lismore

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; South Lismore; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks an Inspector to oversee medium‑sized Sheriff’s Office centres, leading staff, managing security, and ensuring operations align with legislation. The role involves training personnel, coordinating court support, and implementing policy improvements across sites in the Lismore region.

Salary ranges between $115,856 and $119,319 per year, with superannuation and annual leave loading.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Tactical re-certification and other mandatory training under the Sheriff’s Officer Award 2024.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff in a Sheriff’s Office Centre or Hub.
• Ensure practices follow the Business Plan, Public Sector guidelines, and Departmental instructions.
• Direct staff to handle Supreme, District, Local Court, and Tribunal matters.
• Prepare reports and arrange support for other locations during shortages or high‑risk situations.
• Review, develop, and implement policies to improve operations, service delivery and staff training.

Skills

Staff leadership

Policy compliance

Risk assessment

Legal understanding

Education

Certificate III in Government

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Job description

• Ongoing (35 hrs. per week)
• Location: Lismore
• Inspector, base salary ($115,856 - $119,319) pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Oversees medium-sized centres or hubs within the NSW Sheriff’s Office, handling security, operations, and potentially managing satellite courts. Leads a team, ensuring staff are trained and perform efficiently to meet objectives in line with legislative requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, lead, and develop staff in a Sheriff’s Office Centre or Hub by:
• Ensuring practices follow the Business Plan, Public Sector guidelines, and Departmental instructions.
• Directing staff to efficiently handle Supreme, District, Local Court, and Tribunal matters.
• Rotating Officers for training in consultation with the Regional Commander.
• Provide advice to the Registrar/Regional Commander, prepare reports, and arrange support for other locations during resource shortages or high-risk situations.
• Review, develop, and implement policies to improve operations, service delivery, and staff training.
• Ensure the execution of service processes from various courts, including those from Commonwealth and other States, under the Regional Commander’s supervision.
• Assist Regional Commanders with security plans and risk assessments, ensuring safety for judiciary, jurors, legal professionals, witnesses, and the public.
• Monitor security equipment, conduct building entry screenings, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Coordinate jurors for court proceedings, ensuring smooth operations, handling witnesses and exhibits, and maintaining courtroom decorum.
• Maintain office records and databases, including security systems, vehicle usage, work logs, and accounting systems.
• Support Regional Commanders in day-to-day operations as a Duty Officer by:
• Providing urgent operational decisions or advice.
• Coordinating with other agencies during incidents.
• Conducting reviews after incidents and providing supervisory support.
• Managing rosters.
• Resolving workplace issues with the Regional Commander or HR partners.

What We’re Looking For

• Efficiently manage resources in a high‑pressure and diverse work environment.
• Provide guidance on complex law enforcement activities and address client complaints by developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and processes and the NSW court system.
• Strong understanding and compliance with departmental policies and practices, including harassment prevention, EEO, EAPS, ethical conduct, workplace health and safety, disability awareness, and the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Framework.

Essential Requirements

• Successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Successful completion of tactical re‑certification, and other prescribed training programs mandated in line with Clause 9 of the Crown Employees (Sheriff’s Officer) Award 2024 as required.
• Willingness to obtain and complete a Diploma of Leadership and Management or equivalent upon commencement.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Meet the required health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.

Note

The position is a sworn Sheriff’s Officer under the Sheriff Act 2005, responsible for performing duties as needed, including executing court orders and ensuring court security. Classified as a commissioned officer under Section 14 of the Sheriff Act 2005, the role also involves maintaining essential services such as court security, jury administration, and civil enforcement during periods of industrial action.

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What We Offer

• 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.

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.

Applications close

Sunday 27 September 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 Andrew Buteaux at [e-mail].

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 call Maren Heldt | Talent Acquisition Officer, via 0447 682 014 or [e-mail].

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.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process and may be used to fill similar ongoing and temporary vacancies within the Lismore area only.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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