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Court Officer Courses

Court Officers are responsible for ensuring court proceedings run smoothly. Your role will be varied but will involve a range of tasks such as opening and closing court proceedings, calling on witnesses and making sure court conduct is orderly. Court Officers liaise with judges, magistrates, police officers and legal professionals. You’ll need to maintain court files, execute court orders and keep records of exhibits.

A Court Officer role comes with a lot of responsibility so you’ll need to be highly organised. You’ll need to be able to work with a wide range of people and have an excellent knowledge of legal proceedings. Court Officers need to be able to follow set procedures and attend to several tasks at once. Time management is crucial and you’ll need to have strong communication skills.

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Popular Court Officer Courses

There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Court Officer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Court Officer earn?

In Australia, a full time Court Officer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Court Officer?

There are only a small number of people working as Court Officers but the number has remained steady over recent years. There are currently 1200 people employed as a Court Officer in Australia. Court Officers can find work in larger cities and rural areas that have a courthouse.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Court Officer?

If you’re hoping to have a career as a Court Officer you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies or a Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies. These courses will provide you with the understanding of criminal law needed to be a successful Court Officer.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within legal services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.