Court, local government and licence officer

Court, local government and licence officer

Court, local government and licence officers do clerical tasks for courts, local councils or government licensing agencies, like drafting council policies and issuing licences.

Also known as

Court registrar, clerk of court, court orderly, collections registry officer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
  • Usually work in offices and courtrooms
  • Need to be accurate, organised and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data
  • Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements
  • Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings
  • Distribute materials to employees or customers
  • Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information
  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
  • Maintain financial or account records
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
  • Prepare informational or reference materials
  • Coordinate operational activities

Salary information

$51K-$124K
LowerMost commonUpper
$51K$62K-$87K$124K

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