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Work in a trusted, high-profile executive environment
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Ongoing role within a collaborative and supportive team
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Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence
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 Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:
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Independently investigating deaths and fires.
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Reducing preventable deaths.
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Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.
Why join CCOV
Working at CCOV offers:
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the opportunity to be part of team that contributes to work of real significance to the Victorian community
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a meaningful role in a unique judicial environment
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flexible and innovative work practices that support balance between work and family life
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a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, safety and respect
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attractive salary and access to training and development opportunities
About the Role
Join a small, high-performing Office of the CEO at the Coroners Court of Victoria, where your work directly supports the delivery of essential services to the community. This is a pivotal role providing confidential, high-quality executive support to the CEO and CCoV Executive Team.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll proactively anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure seamless coordination across executive operations. You'll be trusted with sensitive information and act as a key liaison with senior leaders, judicial officers, and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
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Provide professional, confidential executive support to the CEO and senior leaders
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Manage complex diaries, inboxes, and communications with sound judgement
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Coordinate meetings, committees, and events (agendas, papers, minutes, follow-ups)
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Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations
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Monitor priorities, deadlines, and action items to keep leaders prepared
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Coordinate travel and support office operations, including supplies and catering
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Liaise on facilities and building maintenance matters
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Maintain intranet content and administrative systems
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Build strong stakeholder relationships across government, judiciary, and partners
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Contribute to projects and broader organisational initiatives
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Provide backfill support to the Executive Officer to the State Coroner
You'll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to service excellence, integrity, respect, and improving outcomes for the Victorian community.
About you
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Proven experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a legal or public sector environment
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Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
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Highly developed interpersonal skills with discretion and professionalism
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Strong written communication and stakeholder management capability
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Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your a pplication:
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resume
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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.
The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.
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.
