Sound Reporter – Dual Remote

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBathurst • 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 under tight deadlines while adhering to established standards. Proficient in liaising with court personnel and managing logistics for effective court operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Courtroom ProceduresTranscription AccuracyMulti-Speaker InterpretationRemote MonitoringLegal Documentation

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Hard Skills

TranscriptionSummarisationEditingLegal Discussion CaptureCourt Monitoring

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPressure ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Remote Communication ToolsTranscription Technologies

Industry Keywords

Court JurisdictionsCourt OperationsRSB Transcription ManualSound Recording Troubleshooting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor simultaneous live court proceedings, up to 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 to cover courts as needed
Produce daily transcripts under tight deadlines
Summarise and edit legal discussions, capturing key points according to 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 without disrupting 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 work effectively in a team and under pressure
Ability to handle up to four matters simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Ability to summarise and edit legal discussions according to RSB Transcription Manual standards
Ability to travel to regional courts as required
Ability to liaise with court staff and troubleshoot sound recordings using remote communication tools
Up-to-date résumé of maximum 5 pages and cover letter of 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
Free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in for people moving to regional NSW