Southport location 8 weeks contract with ASAP start$51.12 per hour super An opportunity is available for an experienced AO3 Administrative Officer to support a short-term file retention and disposal project based at Southport Courthouse. Pay Rate: $51.12 per hour Contract Length: Approximately 8 weeks Start Date: ASAP Location: Southport Hours: Full-time/office based. About the Role This role will support a large-scale registry renovation by assisting with the management, review, and movement of physical court files. The position suits candidates who are highly organised, comfortable with administrative processes, and capable of undertaking physical file-handling tasks. About the Project The Courthouse is preparing for a significant registry renovation. As part of this process, a high volume of physical files must be reviewed, documented, and either retained, disposed of, or transferred to an offsite storage facility. You will be part of a project team responsible for processing and managing these records in line with departmental legislation, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of the file retention and disposal project Conduct record keeping, documentation checks, and reconciliation against retention and disposal schedules Prepare, process, and manage correspondence, court documents, exhibits, and records in accordance with legislative and departmental requirements Scanning, filing, documenting, and administrating file movements in line with guidelines Operate office equipment including photocopying, scanning, and printing devices Perform general administrative duties as required Undertake the movement and handling of physical file boxes Complete any other reasonable duties delegated by the Project Manager Desirable Experience Previous experience in an administrative or office-based environment Confidence using computers and general office technology Experience operating photocopying and scanning equipment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Mandatory Requirements Criminal History Check with a validity of less than 12 months or Willingness to obtain a new criminal history check prior to commencement Working rights in Australia Physical Requirements This role involves a combination of administrative and manual tasks, including: Prolonged sitting and standing (stand-up desks available) Repetitive movements such as walking, bending, twisting, and crouching Lifting and moving file boxes weighing approximately 5–7kg Handling files from floor to desk height and transferring files onto shelving or trolleys Standing for periods of up to 2 hours with frequent movement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles. Consultant [email protected] Reference number: 249502 Profession:Administration & Office SupportAdministrative Assistants Company: Hudson Date posted: 21st Apr, 2026