Overview
Transcription Officer Jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia at Talent
Title: Transcription Officer
Company: Talent
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Transcription Officer
About the Role
This is an initial 3-month contract role as a Transcription Officer with the possibility of a 12-month extension. You'll be working within the Recording and Transcription Services team, designed to build in-house transcription capability. Reporting to the Transcript & Recording Coordinator, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of transcripts of court proceedings across a variety of formats and audio types.
Key Responsibilities
Transcript Production
- Produce accurate, timely transcripts of court proceedings from audio, video and live recordings
- Apply judgement to resolve routine transcription issues, escalating complex matters as required
- Utilise a variety of production and research tools to deliver transcripts in required templates and formats
Quality Assurance
- Review and edit transcripts to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with court standards
- Identify recurring issues or trends that impact quality or efficiency
Records Management
- Manage, catalogue and store recordings and transcripts in accordance with records management legislation and policies
- Identify risks or inefficiencies in information management practices
Team Collaboration
- Support the team in meeting operational priorities and publication time frames
- Adapt to changes in workload, systems or priorities as required
About You
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Minimum typing speed of 70 WPM
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and relevant digital tools
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- A collaborative team player who proactively shares information and supports colleagues
- Experience in a court, tribunal or legal environment is desirable
- Prior audio transcription or dictation experience is desirable but not essential
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian citizenship is mandatory
- Must be able to obtain a Police Records Check and security clearance
- Successful applicants will be subject to a probation period
If you are interested apply now or call Ella at 0480 804 548!
Desired Skills and Experience
Selection Criteria:
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately transcribe audio/dictation, clearly document procedures or observations, and provide constructive input to support quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other relevant digital tools, with a minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute.
3. Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and adjust work to meet competing deadlines.
4. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, proactively sharing information, supporting colleagues and contributing to collective outcomes.
5. Ability to support and contribute to the introduction and improvement of processes, systems or ways of working.
6. Experience working in government or legal environment is desirable
7. Prior experience in audio transcription or dictation is desirable but not essential.
