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 jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
SCV
The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.
The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide exceptional executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to work at Victoria's highest court, supporting the CEO to deliver strategic and operational priorities across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-level executive support, including complex diary, inbox and correspondence management.
- Anticipating the CEO's needs by proactively identifying priorities, managing emerging issues and ensuring the smooth flow of information.
- Exercising sound judgement to triage requests, competing demands and sensitive matters, determining appropriate actions and escalating issues where required.
- Coordinating meetings and events, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, presentations, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Managing highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and integrity.
- Acting as a key liaison between the CEO, the judiciary, the leadership team, Court staff and external stakeholders.
- Providing proactive ad hoc project support for strategic initiatives, business improvement activities and other organisational priorities as required.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate an ability to consistently exercise sound judgement, think ahead, identify solutions and confidently manage competing priorities. You are able to anticipate issues before they arise, triage requests effectively, and create conditions that enable the CEO to focus on the matters of greatest importance.
This is a pivotal role that requires a mature outlook, initiative and exceptional organisational skills. Your ability to apply high level discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information is essential. You will play an integral part in ensuring the CEO is well supported to lead the organisation effectively.
If you are an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong track record of providing exceptional support to senior executives, ideally within government or another complex environment we welcome your application.
How to apply
Applications must include a:
Applications may be considered as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application close date.
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff across the 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, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.
