About us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the `Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the role
This role operates within the dynamic environment of the Court and provides leadership, management and ongoing training to a team of Court Officers, who will facilitate and manage court proceedings in court and online. The role will have direct managerial responsibilities for several Court Officers and will support them in their duties to provide dedicated support to Judicial Officers in performing their judicial, ceremonial and administrative responsibilities. This offers a chance to work directly with Magistrates and executives in delivering best practice judicial support in this rapidly changing environment.
The Court Officer Program Coordinator will perform a range of Registrar functions, working collaboratively with the teams from the Melbourne Magistrates' Court (MMC) and Online Magistrates' Court (OMC), and in close cooperation with the Judiciary, court staff and the legal profession.
This is an excellent opportunity to exhibit and build your leadership skills whilst supporting and training Court Officers during their two year contract.
About you
- ; Must be an experienced Magistrates' Court Registrar having completed the necessary traineeship
- ; Excellent Registrar skills and the ability to communicate clearly
- ; Ability to engage with stakeholders across the court environment
- ; Ability to identify inefficient processes and recommend/implement improvements
- ; Leadership qualities and ability to guide and mentor Court Officers on their journey to learn and develop in the their role
How to apply
Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- ; resume
- ; a short cover letter
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.
