Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $90,227
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SC0018DR1
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
The Honourable Associate Justice Catherine Gobbo seeks a highly ambitious, legally qualified individual with relevant post-admission experience to be her next associate. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and mentorship from a leading commercial law expert by observing a variety of civil matters, including complex interlocutory applications and trials. Her Honour predominately presides over matters in the Commercial Court however has a small generalist case load and facilitates judicial mediations across various areas of law, ensuring broad exposure for the successful candidate.
It is anticipated the successful candidate will commence in October 2026. These are busy judicial chambers so to succeed in this role, you must be adept to working in a fast paced environment meeting firm deadlines, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, research, time management and drafting skills. Additionally, the role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a strong academic record.
Duties include:
How to Apply:
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the attached position description and submit an application comprising the following by selecting the ‘apply now' button:
Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.
Please note: leave may be restricted during the legal year
For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sarah Jacobson, Judicial Services Coordinator on 03 8600 2093 or [email protected]
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 p eople 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.