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OverviewSergeant / Senior Sergeant - NSW Sheriffu2019s Office, Hunter North Command. Recruitment is ongoing to fill vacancies in Port Macquarie and Tamworth, with a talent pool may be created for future vacancies within the next 12 to 18 months for the roles of Sergeant and Senior Sergeant in the Hunter North Command. Opportunities may be ongoing or temporary.Role DetailsLocation: Hunter North CommandEmployment type: Ongoing Full-Time (35 HPW)Salary: $98,977 pa - $110,188 pa, plus employeru2019s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingRole may involve travel including overnights stays.What Youll DoSupervise, 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.Perform law enforcement duties in accordance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures.Maintain records to meet financial and operational guidelines and ensure the Centreu2019s roster is up-to-date and visible.Provide high-quality services to court users, including judicial officers and jurors.Build and maintain relationships with court stakeholders.Collaborate with the Regional Commander and other OICs to provide assistance at other locations during resource shortages or high-risk operations.Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve work practices.What Were Looking ForDemonstrate professionalism and empathy: stay calm and professional in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective resolution of incidents.Strategic planning and resource management: develop and implement strategic plans to manage daily tasks and responsibilities.Adaptability: quickly adjust to working in different jurisdictions and be flexible to changes in environments and procedures.People management: understanding and ability to comply with departmental policies such as harassment prevention, EEO, Code of Ethical Conduct, Work, Health and Safety, Disability Awareness, and Aboriginal Cultural Capability Framework.Essential RequirementsSuccessful 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 by the Crown Employees (Sheriffu2019s Officer) Award 2024 as required.Current NSW driveru2019s 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.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgramsApplications close at 11.59pm (AEDST) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.For more information about the role or what its like to work for the NSW Sheriffu2019s Office, please contact Jarret Towns, Regional Commander, West Southwest Command, on 0476 852 241 or via email [email protected]. If you require recruitment adjustments to help you perform at your best, please contact Paola Pina via [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 people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including 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.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, search for the job and click the u201cApply nowu201d button. Attach an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the two targeted questions. Q1: Describe a time when you witnessed misconduct, illegal or inappropriate behaviour and what you did. Q2: Tell us about an approach you have taken with your current team to ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated. #J-18808-Ljbffr