Senior Sergeant - Port Macquarie and Taree - NSW Sheriff's Office

Department of Communities and Justice; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging career

Flexible work environment

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Senior Sergeant for Port Macquarie and Taree to supervise a small team, allocate resources for court operations, and ensure high quality supervision of court processes.

The role requires leadership, adaptability, and compliance with departmental policies. It offers a competitive salary of 113,494 AUD per year plus superannuation and leave loading, with opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Ability to allocate resources and manage court operations.
• Compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Strong client service and stakeholder relations skills.
• Experience in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members.
• Allocate resources to ensure efficient court operations and safety.
• Undertake law enforcement duties in accordance with laws and policies.
• Maintain records to meet financial/operational guidelines.

Skills

People management

Strategic planning

Resource management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Certificate III in Government

Certificate IV Leadership & Management

First Aid certificate

Job description

Senior Sergeant – Port Macquarie and Taree

Ongoing (35 HPW) Salary - $113,494 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

A Senior Sergeant may be an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) or a Second-in-Charge (2IC) at a centre and will be required to supervise a small team and effectively allocate resources to meet the Sheriff’s Office operational requirements. Provide day to day supervisory and/or administrative services to meet statutory obligations and deliver high quality and professional services to clients, including the service and execution of court process, management of jurors and court security.

What you’ll do

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members in their duties, contributing to team development.
• Allocate resources to ensure efficient court operations and maintain the safety and security of court complexes and users.
• Undertake law enforcement duties in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain records to meet prescribed financial and operational guidelines, as well as ensuring the Centre’s roster is maintained and visible.
• Provide high-quality services to court users, including judicial officers and jurors.
• Build and maintain relationships with court stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Commander and other OICs within the relevant region to facilitate assistance at other locations during periods of resourcing shortfall, or for high risk operational matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve work practices.

What we’re looking for

These responsibilities are crucial for ensuring smooth operations and effective client management in a dynamic and potentially high‑pressure environment.

• Demonstrate Professionalism and Empathy: Stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective resolution of incidents.
• Strategic Planning and Resource Management: Effective Planning; Develop and implement strategic plans to manage daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjust to working in different jurisdictions amongst be flexible and open to changes in work environments and procedures.
• People Management: Good understanding and ability to comply with departmental policies and practices such as harassment prevention, EEO, EAPS, Code of Ethical Conduct, Work, Health and Safety, Ethical Work Practices, Disability Awareness, and the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Framework.

Essential Requirements

• Upon commencement successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Willingness to obtain and complete a Certificate IV of Leadership and Management or equivalent qualification upon 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.
• 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.

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.

Applications close – 11.59pm AEDST – Sunday, 8 November 2026

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for the NSW Sheriff’s Office , please contact Andrew Buteaux, Regional Commander via email [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 contact Paola Pina. Talent Acquisition Officer, via email [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. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website .

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

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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.

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