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Snezana (Nina) Sovilj

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Senior Client Service Officer with extensive experience at the Department of Community and Justice (Courts and Tribunals) 31 years in total.

I have a strong commitment to integrity, ethical conduct. I bring a collaborative leadership style and a strategic mindset to meet the Department's objectives. I excel in team leadership by offering support, training and mentoring along with staff onboarding. I have a proven track record in enhancing operational productivity and compliance, while delivering exceptional customer services in a high-volume organisation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Client Service Officer

Department of Community and Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
Campbelltown, NSW
01.2013 - Current
  • Assisted clients in navigating court systems and legal processes efficiently.
  • Provided accurate information on documentation requirements and legal procedures.
  • Coordinated appointments between clients and court officials to ensure timely meetings.
  • Maintained detailed client records and updated databases for effective case management.
  • Educated clients on rights and available community resources to enhance accessibility.
  • Streamlined account application processes to boost operational productivity.
  • Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards consistently.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service based on client feedback.
  • Attended educational trainings and workshops for professional growth.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, preparing letters.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients, responding quickly and efficiently to inquiries.
  • Assisted in training new Client Service Officers on policies and procedures.
  • Accounts and disbursements, such as bail refunds, overpayments, and money to resolve customers' service requests.
  • Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
  • Liaised between judiciary court users to ensure court services and customer needs are met.

Campbelltown Children’s Court

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
Campbelltown, NSW
12.2006 - 01.2013

Campbelltown Children’s Court (2010–2013)

Team Leader (Grade 5/6)

  • Fulfilled duties consistent with previous Office Manager positions: supervising staff, issuing warrants, and managing data and client services.

Campbelltown Children’s Court (2007–2009)

Office Manager (Grade 3/4)

  • Continued service delivery and staff management consistent with prior Office Manager roles.

Secondment to the Youth Drug Court (2004–2006)

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
Campbelltown, NSW
01.2004 - 12.2006

Assistant to the Registrar (Grade 3/4)

  • Created and managed case files via COMS, and compiled statistical data.
  • Finalized and disseminated court orders, and provided frontline support.
  • Facilitated court user meetings and shared minutes.

Acting Registrar (Grade 9/10)

  • Authorized warrants and developed statistical reports using Excel for Chief Magistrate meetings and data quality.
  • Delivered accurate and timely case processing and data entry.

Client Service Officer (Grade 3/4)

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
Campbelltown, NSW
01.1997 - 12.2004

Office Manager (Grades 3/4 and 5/6) Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)

  • Oversaw criminal and care jurisdiction case creation, warrant processing, and staff supervision
  • Delivered training and general administrative services across multiple court areas

Liverpool Local Court (2002) six month ¾ secondment

Client Service Officer (Grade 3/4)

  • Delivered frontline customer service and assisted in case processing

Clerical Officer

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
Campbelltown, NSW
01.1994 - 12.1997
  • Supported courtroom operations, including court officer/monitor, transcript processing, and updating justice applications/databases to reflect accurate information.
  • Maintained justice system records via Justicelink and JIS, processed civil claims, Family Law data, and transcript requests.
  • along with other office duties

Education

School Certificate - General

Leumeah High
Leumeah, NSW
12-1986

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong empathy
  • Client onboarding
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Telephone skills
  • Persuasive speaking skills
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Clear communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Patience
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Customer service
  • Feedback collection
  • Self motivation
  • Teamwork
  • Senior leadership support
  • Goal setting
  • Multitasking Abilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Client Service Officer

Department of Community and Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
01.2013 - Current

Campbelltown Children’s Court

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
12.2006 - 01.2013

Secondment to the Youth Drug Court (2004–2006)

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
01.2004 - 12.2006

Client Service Officer (Grade 3/4)

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
01.1997 - 12.2004

Clerical Officer

Department of Justice (Courts & Tribunals)
01.1994 - 12.1997

School Certificate - General

Leumeah High
Snezana (Nina) Sovilj