Bailiff/Enforcement Officers are appointed pursuant to section 3C of the Magistrates Court Act 1921 for the purpose of the service and execution of process, judgments, and orders as authorised by the Magistrates Court or as directed.

You will be expected to serve or execute process in an expedient and timely manner. You will be subject to the lawful directions of the registrar or Court, and you will be responsible for ensuring that relevant policies and procedures in relation to the role are carried out.

There are separate roles available, one at each district listed. You may apply for one, two or all of the roles.

The appointment extends to one or more of the following districts: Caloundra, Gympie, Landsborough, Nambour, Noosa, and Pomona and locations within each district. (www.courts.qld.gov.au - Judicial boundaries - Queensland 2006)

Job details

Your key responsibilities

As an appointed Bailiff/Enforcement Officer you will:

Serve documents or execute warrants issued by a Magistrates Court of Queensland within the Magistrates Court District of Caloundra, Gympie,
Landsborough, Maroochydore, Nambour, Noosa, and Pomona in accordance with legislation, court practices and procedures, and directions of the Court and Registrar of the Court. This includes:
o the service of documents on people or corporations at nominated addresses;
o the execution of enforcement warrants, which may involve the seizure of property and organising the sale of property at auction;
o the execution of enforcement hearing warrants, which may involve the apprehension of a person with assistance of police; and
o bringing any necessary applications before the court (e.g. Enforcement Officer's Interpleader) to facilitate the service and execution of processes, judgments or orders according to law.
• In the case of served process, Bailiffs/Enforcement Officers complete and return an Affidavit of Service to the Plaintiff or their representative.
• In the case of non-service of process, Bailiffs/Enforcement Officers return the service copies to the Plaintiff or their representative, together with a signed Notice, stating the reason why the process has not been served. If required by the Court or Registrar, Bailiffs/Enforcement Officers provide an Affidavit concerning the matters contained in their Notice.
• In the case of warrants, the Bailiff/Enforcement Officer is to return to the Registrar those warrants with a signed report stating what has been done in relation to the warrant, or upon receiving a written request for such report from the Enforcement Creditor, provide them with an up-to-date report.
• Serve documents, execute warrants, and return all returns and reports in a timely manner or as directed by the Registrar.
• Keep records (including receipts) and be accountable for monies received or expended as well as property seized in the performance of your duties as Bailiff.
• Deal with persons reasonably, fairly, and with dignity and respect, including when negotiating contact times and places and when communicating by telephone and in person
• Respond to persons and clients in a timely manner or as directed by the Registrar.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/638024/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Further information

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Multiple positions available.

Documents

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• 638024 25 - Role Description (Word, 389KB)
  
  
  638024 25 - SCWQ_Region_Bailiffs_Appointment_-Advertisement (Word, 27KB)