Sound Reporter Dual Remote (Bathurst)

Department: SS Support Services Executive; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Department: SS Support Services Executive – Bathurst NSW is seeking a Sound Reporter Dual Remote to monitor multiple live court proceedings from a transcription centre, with occasional in-person court coverage. You will prepare documentation, follow style guides, and ensure accuracy under high-pressure scenarios.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements in a dynamic NSW public sector environment, with travel to regional courts as needed and a clear path within the Clerk Grade 4 salary band.

Qualifications

• Advanced Listening and Comprehension – interpret diverse voices and accents in noisy court environments.
• Jurisdictional and Procedural Knowledge – familiarity with NSW court procedures and protocols.
• Technological Adaptability – stay current with transcription tech and standards.
• Multitasking and Physical Coordination – maintain focus while recording and monitoring remotely.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively in a team and under pressure, meeting tight daily transcript deadlines.
• Handle up to 4 matters simultaneously to ensure timely transcripts.
• Summarise and edit legal discussions per RSB Transcription Manual standards.
• Occasionally travel to regional courts as the sole RSB representative, managing logistics.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with court staff to ensure quality sound recordings.

Job description

Department: SS Support Services Executive – Bathurst NSW

$92,632 - $92,632 a year

Full time, Permanent

Remote

Hybrid

2d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Salary – Clerk Grade 4 $92,632.00 plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

As a Sound Reporter Dual Remote you are responsible for the monitoring of simultaneous live court proceedings (up to a maximum of four courts) from a transcription centre over prolonged, uninterrupted periods of time. Whilst at your workstation monitoring courts remotely, you will prepare supporting documentation, adhere to style guides and ensure complete accuracy whilst working in high pressure situations.

At times you will be required to attend location to perform in court monitoring duties and travel will be required, especially in regional areas to service various court locations as courts may not be remote capable. Whilst you may be based out of a nominated location, both regional and metropolitan roles will at times be required to work out of several different locations depending on the need to cover courts.

Each day will be different, and you get the opportunity to encounter new and diverse content each day, and you are provided a first‑hand view of the court system across NSW system.

What you’ll do

• Work effectively in a team and under pressure, especially when producing daily transcripts.
• Handle multiple matters (up to 4) simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
• Summarise and edit legal discussions, ensuring key points are captured per RSB Transcription Manual standards.
• At times travel to regional courts as the sole RSB representative, managing logistics and liaising with court personnel.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with court officers to ensure quality sound recordings, using remote communication tools without disrupting court proceedings.

What we’re looking for

• Advanced Listening and Comprehension -Ability to accurately interpret diverse voices, accents, and languages in noisy, multi-speaker court environments during both recording and transcription.
• Jurisdictional and Procedural Knowledge -Familiarity with various court jurisdictions, operations, and protocols, along with a deep understanding of courtroom procedures - even beyond the immediate view of the Sound Reporter Remote.
• Technological Adaptability -Capacity to stay current with evolving transcription technologies and standards, ensuring consistent accuracy and efficiency.
• Multitasking and Physical Coordination -Skilled in maintaining physical dexterity and focus while remotely recording and monitoring court proceedings, often requiring simultaneous liaison with court staff.

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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.

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

5 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

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