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Occupation

521233 Court Orderly

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

521233 Court Orderly

Provides operational support to a court or registry.

Alternative titles

  • Court Attendant
  • Court Officer

Specialisation

  • Court Usher

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Assists with the preparation of courtrooms for hearings and trials
  • Escorts and supervises defendants, witnesses and jurors within the court premises
  • Assists with the administration of oaths and affirmations to witnesses
  • Receives, records and files court documents and exhibits
  • Operates audiovisual equipment during court proceedings
  • Performs general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing and photocopying