About UsThe Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has a requirement to fill multiple new roles as
Specialist Registrar within the
Residential Tenancies and Civil Divisions. It is preferable that the successful candidates be qualified lawyers or have experience with residential tenancy and small civil claims law.
About the RoleWorking closely with senior leaders and Members, the successful candidates will be a subject matter experts in and will use their legal expertise to optimise the delivery of services to users and the management of cases.These are exciting new roles that will establish, embed, and lead active management practices to support the efficient flow of cases – from application to hearing to resolution. These roles will have a particular focus on, and will take carriage of, the management of bond and compensation related cases.
About YouAs one of the successful applicants, your career to date has been immersed in residential tenancy or small civil claim law, and you have a solid reputation amongst your colleagues for being an expert in this area. You tick all the boxes with your ability to analyse information, prepare detailed case briefings, have great attention to detail, and can get your head around complex matters to solve problems quickly. Your experience has equipped you to make logical and sound decisions and to provide high-level technical and procedural guidance to tribunal users and registry colleagues, with the key focus always to support the efficient flow of cases to hearing and resolution.Your knowledge and application of the law is highly-developed and you have a solid history of working in complex and multi-faceted operating environments and bring a continuous improvement focus to your work.Your relationship-building and communication skills are exceptional, and you utilise these skills in forming, strengthening, and maintaining the stakeholder experience within the confines of local policy, established procedures, and legislative requirements. Your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and resilience will be put to use to navigate complex issues, conversations, expectations and the general demands and priorities of the role. Underpinning all that you say and do is your internal value system, which includes volumes of integrity and respect.This is a great opportunity to step up in your career – it is an integral role within Registry Services, supporting Tribunal Members and working alongside divisional staff. You will share your subject matter expertise and wealth of knowledge to guide your registry colleagues by contributing to their skills and capability development.
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/C00173
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Legal
Classification: VPSG5.1
Salary Range: $106,534 - $117,716
Job Duration: 22 April 2024 to 31 December 2024
Date posted: 29-Apr-2024
Application Close Date: 06-May-2024
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Contact:Chris StergiouChris.stergiou@courts.vic.gov.au
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