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 a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and 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 venues, 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
The Registrar, BaRC will be required to exercise powers conferred under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989, other Acts and Rules, and is required to perform a range of quasi-judicial and administrative tasks. These tasks may include in-court duties, client-contact enquiries, and administrative responsibilities.
The role operates within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and provides support to the operations of the BaRC.
We have 3 positions available, with the following fixed term end dates:
- ; Until 07/10/2026
- ; Until 9/01/2026
- ; Until 03/10/2025
About you
- ; Must be a Deputy Registrar or Registrar having completed the MCV Trainee Court Registrar Program.
- ; Strong registrar skills and the ability to work as part of a small team managing constantly changing priorities.
- ; Ability to multitask and work closely with a variety of stakeholders
- ; Must be willing to work in a shift based role operating within a roster that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays with appropriate shift allowances and entitlements as compensation
How to apply
Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- ; resume
- ; a short cover letter
- ; a short response to the following (in addition to the two pages above):
Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals
Please outline your experience as a registrar and how it will equip you to conduct the role of a grade 3 registrar in BaRC. Provide a specific example of when you have relied on practices, polices or legislation to perform your role.
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.
