Senior Sergeant NSWSO Goulburn

• Senior Sergeant - Goulburn
• Temporary Full-Time 12 months with the possibility of Ongoing (35 HPW)
• Salary - $113494 pa plus employers 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 Sheriffs 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 youll 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 Centres 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 were 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 Sheriffs 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 (Sheriffs Officer) Award 2024 as required.
• Current NSW drivers 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.

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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.

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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. Were focused on breaking rather than managing disadvantage. Its work that really matters.

Apply now and joinAustralias top public sector employerwhere we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us

Click apply attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Q1 - Describe a time when you witnessed misconduct illegal or inappropriate behaviour. What did you do What was the result

Q2 - Tell me about an approach you have taken with your current team to ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated.

Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 @ 11.59pm AEST.

Got a question

For more information about the role or what its like to work for the NSW Sheriffs Office please contact Gavin Rowan Regional Commander via

If youve 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 viaor

VisitRecruitment adjustments on the DCJ websiteto 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.

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