Senior Administration Officer Pool

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Administration Officer is embedded in a solicitor team and provides high level administrative support to all members of that team. The Senior Administration Officer is a key member of the solicitor team to which they are allocated and has responsibility for maintaining the administration requirements of all files across the team.

The responsibilities of the role include updating the details of records of key information pertaining to current files in the ODPP PCMS and on the physical

Responsibilities

• Updating the details of records of key information pertaining to current files in the ODPP Prosecution Case Management System (PCMS) and on the physical file, including all correspondence and court documents
• Maintaining up-to-date calendars for Solicitors, Witness Assistance Officers (WAOs) and other key stakeholders (e.g. SAPOL), in particular details of Court date(s), File outcome(s) and details/changes relating to a case(s) or associated matters
• Processing antecedent reports
• Processing witness scheduling documents
• Preparing and copying trial briefs, including Preparation of Indexes to Briefs.

Job description

Classification: ASO3
Salary Range: $74,095- $78,694 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Saturday 12 September 2026

About the Opportunity

The Senior Administration Officer is embedded in a solicitor team and provides high level administrative support to all members of that team. The Senior Administration Officer is a key member of the solicitor team to which they are allocated and has responsibility for maintaining the administration requirements of all files across the team. The responsibilities of the role include:

Updating the details of records of key information pertaining to current files in the ODPP Prosecution Case Management System (PCMS) and on the physical file, including all correspondence and court documents

Maintaining up-to-date calendars for Solicitors, Witness Assistance Officers (WAOs) and other key stakeholders (e.g. SAPOL), in particular details of Court date(s), File outcome(s) and details/changes relating to a case(s) or associated matters

Processing antecedent reports

Processing witness scheduling documents

Preparing and copying trial briefs, including Preparation of Indexes to Briefs.

About the Business

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is an office of approximately 200 staff, comprising both legal and administrative functions. The ODPP was established through the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, 1991 to provide an effective, fair and independent criminal prosecution service for the people of South Australia. The Office is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Will be exposed either directly or indirectly to confidential, sensitive, confronting and/or distressing material including photographs, written descriptions and other evidentiary material.

Additional Notes

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Krystal Roberts, Office Manager, Business Services, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on7322 7055or [e-mail]

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

What we do

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) brings together a diverse group of functions in the justice sector for and on behalf of the South Australian community.

The Department’s vision is of an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia. Our purpose is to promote justice by protecting rights, holding people to account in line with the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.