Group
Occupation
521232 Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
521232 Court Bailiff or Sheriff (Aus) / Court Collections Officer (NZ)
Implements court orders, and serves legal orders and summonses as an officer of the court.
Specialisation
- Sheriff's Officer (Aus)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Conducts investigations to locate individuals involved in court cases, and serves them with legal documents, such as summonses and subpoenas
- Prepares and maintains accurate records of served documents and executed court orders
- Collaborates with law enforcement for safe execution of court orders
- Conducts property seizures and evictions as directed by court orders
- Escorts prisoners to and from courtrooms and detention facilities
- Maintains order and security in courtrooms
- Provides testimony in court regarding the execution of court orders and served documents