About UsCourt 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 RoleRegistrars of the Magistrates' Court perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the registries in Victoria. These may include in-court (benchclerk) duties, client-contact (phone and counter) enquiries, and back-of-office administration. The role may be performed in a range of jurisdictional contexts, including Civil, Criminal,
Family Violence, VOCAT and Diversion.
Registrars are also required to exercise powers conferred under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989, other Acts and Rules. These powers involve the preparation and processing of administrative and statutory documentation and the exercise of discretionary quasi-judicial and statutory powers using professional judgement in applying legislative requirements, established rules and precedents, and the Court's Practice Directions.
About YouYou will be required to liaise with a number of stakeholders including the judiciary, Victoria Police, Office of Public Prosecutions, legal practitioners, various court user groups as well as members of the public. It is essential that you possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. This role has significant technical components as well as leadership and people-management components requiring both advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures, and well developed team-leadership experience.
How to applyClick the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
Other informationCSV 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 get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.
Job detailsJob Reference: VG/MC0359B
Location: Melbourne - Southern Metro
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Legal
Classification: VPSG3
Salary Range: $74,580 - $90,558
Job Duration: 22 July 2024 to 04 August 2025
Date posted: 27-Jun-2024
Application Close Date: 04-Jul-2024
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Contact:Ben Fraserbenjamin.fraser@courts.vic.gov.au
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