Sound Reporter

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

. Monitor simultaneous live court proceedings, up to a maximum of four courts, from a transcription centre over prolonged, uninterrupted periods .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeCampbelltown • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$92,632 - A$95,482 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring court proceedings and producing accurate transcripts while adhering to legal standards and protocols. Skilled in managing logistics and liaising with court personnel in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Courtroom ProceduresTranscription TechnologiesMulti-Speaker InterpretationLogistics ManagementHigh-Pressure Performance

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Hard Skills

TranscriptionDocument PreparationEditing Legal DiscussionsMonitoring Court ProceedingsTroubleshooting Sound Recordings

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationFocus Under PressureEffective CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Remote Communication Tools

Industry Keywords

Court JurisdictionsLegal StandardsRSB Transcription ManualCourt OperationsAccurate Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor simultaneous live court proceedings, up to a maximum of four courts, from a transcription centre over prolonged, uninterrupted periods
Prepare supporting documentation while monitoring courts remotely
Adhere to style guides and ensure complete accuracy in high-pressure situations
Attend court locations to perform in-court monitoring duties when required
Travel to regional and metropolitan court locations as needed
Produce daily transcripts
Summarise and edit legal discussions in accordance with RSB Transcription Manual standards
Travel to regional courts as the sole RSB representative, managing logistics and liaising with court personnel
Troubleshoot and coordinate with court officers to ensure quality sound recordings
Use remote communication tools without disrupting court proceedings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to accurately interpret diverse voices, accents, and languages in noisy, multi-speaker court environments during both recording and transcription
Familiarity with various court jurisdictions, operations, and protocols
Deep understanding of courtroom procedures
Capacity to stay current with evolving transcription technologies and standards
Skilled in maintaining physical dexterity and focus while remotely recording and monitoring court proceedings
Ability to liaise with court staff while monitoring proceedings
Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure
Ability to handle up to four matters simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Ability to travel to regional courts and manage logistics
Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate with court officers
Up-to-date résumé, maximum 5 pages
Cover letter, maximum 3 pages, addressing two targeted questions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superannuation
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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
Supportive and exciting working environment