Sheriff's Officer - NSWSO - Lismore

• NSW Sheriff’s Office - Lismore

• Ongoing (full-time) with a 12-month probation period while undertaking mandatory training
• Base Salary ($83,845 – $91,809) - Commencing salary of a Probationary Sheriff’s Officer is $81,538 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The NSW Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement, security and court agency that is responsible for protecting and serving the NSW Justice System.  Reporting to the Officer-in-Charge, NSW Sheriff’s Officers have an exciting opportunity to directly support NSW residents in having a positive and just experience with the law. 

In regional locations, Sheriff’s Officers operate in small, adaptable teams responsible for maintaining court security and ensuring the safety of all people attending court.

This is a public-facing role that requires strong communication and community engagement skills, along with the ability to apply sound judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a range of situations. 

You will demonstrate a people-first approach, delivering high-quality support and engaging effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including members of the public, court staff, police, legal representatives, and judicial officers.

This role may have exposure to distressing information and may also be working in roles that have direct interaction or contact with a client who may be angry, distressed, abusive and sometimes threatening.

What we’re looking for

• Dedicated to being an integral part of a team and delivering exceptional service to the broader community.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to manage challenging situations and effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret and understand legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed, clear, and concise documentation for use in professional and legal settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the resilience to effectively handle challenging situations and ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong integrity and commitment to upholding ethical standards in all actions.
• Proficient in using current technologies such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Dynamic and flexible staff who can meet work demands and operational requirements between 6.30am and 6.00pm.

Essential Requirements

• Successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program (SORT) – 12-week course held in Parramatta.
• 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.
• 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 via a medical assessment with the DCJ medical provider.
• a satisfactory National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint).

Important information about the role

• Click on the links to learn more about what it’s like to work as a Sheriff’s Officer and the physical requirements of the role. 
• Download the role description.

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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.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

If this is a role for you - Apply directly via the DCJ Careers. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

• Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Target Question – 500 words

• Tell us about a time where you provided support to a member of the public or a client in a challenging situation. What did you do and what was the outcome?

Applications close Sunday 05 July 2026 at 11.59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Sheriff recruitment - [email protected]     

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 Maren Heldt | Talent Acquisition Officer, via 0447 682 014 or [email protected]. 

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.

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