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
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Co-ordinating Registrar to lead court operations and support the delivery of justice across the region.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a complex, fast-paced and highly rewarding environment, where your leadership, judgement and stakeholder engagement skills will directly contribute to the effectiveness of the Court and the safety and wellbeing of the community.
As a Regional Co-ordinating Registrar, you will be responsible for coordinating the listing and management of cases across the region, while leading and developing a small team of Trainee Court Registrars.
Working within a range of jurisdictions-including Criminal, Civil, Family Violence, Diversion, Children's and Coroners' Courts, and at times VCAT, County and Supreme Courts-you will operate in a demanding and sensitive environment requiring sound judgement, professionalism and resilience.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage case listing and daily court operations
- Perform legal, administrative and quasi-judicial Registrar functions
- Lead, coach and develop staff
- Build strong relationships with judiciary, legal professionals and stakeholders
- Provide expert advice on court procedures and protocols
- Monitor workloads, systems and performance
- Contribute to process improvements and reporting
About You
- You are an experienced and capable court professional who thrives in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- You bring the ability to confidently manage case flow across a region while leading and developing a small team.
- You have experience working across a range of jurisdictions, such as Civil, Criminal, Family Violence, VCAT, Diversion and Children's Court matters, and are comfortable adapting to varied operational contexts.
- You demonstrate sound judgement and professionalism in sensitive situations, and have a proven ability to build strong relationships with the judiciary, senior court staff, government agencies and key stakeholders.
- Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent
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.
