Court Reporter – High Court of Australia
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0771087
- Agency: High Court of Australia
- Job Title: Court Reporter
- Position Number: 104,112,114
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Sunday 02 August 2026
- Job Type: Casual, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Parkes ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Parkes
- Salary: $80,319 – $86,556
- Office Arrangement: On Site (On Site)
About High Court of Australia
To Apply
Position Contact Anna Fitzgerald, (02) 6270 6348
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.hcourt.gov.au/employment
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Vacancy
Duties
- The Role of the Court Report is to:
- transcribe audio recordings of court proceedings and other official Court events
- perform audio and video monitoring of court sittings
- prepare relevant authorities for court sittings
- liaise and communicate with other Court staff
- other duties as directed.
Eligibility / Notes
- Eligibility
- To be eligible for employment at the Court candidates must be Australian citizens. Candidates
- offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check. The successful
- candidate will be required to submit a pre-employment medical declaration. Candidates must be
- willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
- Selection Criteria
- The selection criteria reflect the knowledge, experience, core skills and personal qualities required
- for the role. Your written application should specifically address each of the selection criteria
- below, including examples of your experience and achievements:
- demonstrated ability to transcribe proceedings to a high standard, in a timely manner, using
- appropriate technology
- demonstrated ability to type at a speed of 75 words per minute, and transcribe audio
- recordings at a corrected speed of at least 600 words in 15 minutes
- demonstrated English language skills of a high order, together with a knowledge of legal
- terminology and practices or the ability to develop it
- ability to produce accurate, detailed work under pressure to respond to tight deadlines
- ability to be flexible in working hours as required.
- Highly Desirable
- Demonstrated extensive audio-typing experience
How to Apply
Position Contact Anna Fitzgerald, (02) 6270 6348
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.hcourt.gov.au/employment
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Vacancy