Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / until 20 March 2025
Organisation: Magistrates Court
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/MC2703A
12 months fixed term position based in Melbourne CBD
Excellent development opportunity for a Registrar with leadership experience
Be part of an exciting expansion for the Court Officer Program
About us
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 per cent 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 Legal Policy Unit and provides leadership, management and ongoing training to a team of Court Officers who facilitate and manage court proceedings in open court and online, as well as support them in their role to provide dedicated support to the Judicial Officers in performing their judicial, ceremonial and administrative responsibilities.
Operating within a complex and demanding environment, this role will support the efficiency of service delivery of the highest quality by ensuring Court Officers are proficient in the areas of time management, organisation and prioritisation of workload, relationship management, effective communication, court etiquette, document management and performing a range of administrative services and clerical tasks to ensure matter readiness.
About you
Successful candidates will have demonstrated the following:
Ability to manage a team within a complex court or legal environment
A demonstrated understanding of court registry operations
Experience in supporting the learning and development of others.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
resume
a short cover letter
Other Information:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.
CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.
