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Work at the newly built state-of the-art facility
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Be part of a landmark roll out and gazettal of Wyndham as a Specialist Family Violence Court
- Be part of an influential leadership team driving reform in an ongoing position
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.
About the Role
Lead impactful reform and deliver high-quality justice outcomes.
We're seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to manage the Specialist Family Violence Court (SFVC) registry and drive the successful local implementation of family violence reforms. Working closely with court leadership, stakeholders and the community, you'll play a critical role in delivering responsive, victim-centred services and strengthening connections across Victoria's family violence system.
As Registrar - SFVC Manager, you will lead the operations of the SFVC division, ensuring efficient registry services and the delivery of quasi-judicial functions in line with court policies and practices. You'll oversee staff, manage performance and demand, and foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on safe, accessible and high-quality outcomes for court users.
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Drive implementation and ongoing refinement of the SFVC Operating Model
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Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver responsive, high-quality services
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Build strong partnerships with courts, services and community stakeholders
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Monitor risks, performance and service gaps, implementing practical solutions
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Support data-driven decision-making, reporting and reform evaluation
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Promote staff capability, wellbeing and professional development
About You
You're a confident leader with a strong understanding of family violence and its impacts, and a passion for delivering system-wide reform. You bring:
- Demonstrated understanding of the nature and dynamics of family violence and the Victorian family violence service system
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Experience leading high performing teams
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Demonstrated experience with community and industry forums or working groups to deliver continuous, system-based reform
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Certificate IV in Court Services (or equivalent) will be highly regarded
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Some travel across court locations may be required.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
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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.
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.
