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.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.
MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
The Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC) is Australia's first community justice centre and an International Community Mentor Court.
Key aspects of the NJC include:
- Early intervention
- Peacemaking
- Local problem solving
- One stop integrated service delivery with a focus on addressing the underlying causes of offending
The NJC incorporates a multi jurisdictional court which implements therapeutic and restorative approaches to the administration of justice.
Strong community involvement, engagement and partnership are fundamental to the NJC approach.
About the Role
The NJC Registrar will be required to perform a wide range of administrative tasks as well as exercise powers conferred to them under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 and other Acts and Rules.
This may include:
- In-court (bench clerk) duties
- Client-contact (telephone and counter) enquiries
- Back-of-office administrative responsibilities
The NJC Registrar will operate in a community-oriented environment and will be expected to apply therapeutic and restorative approaches to their interactions with clients.
About You
To be eligible for this role, you must be a qualified and experienced Victorian Court Registrar with a demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
You will have:
- Experience working in a registry environment
- Experience providing effective support to all court users
- The ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team
How to apply
Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
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, 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.
