Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Legal
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/MC0438NS
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 jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
Registrars at the Magistrates' Court perform a broad range of administrative and in‑court duties across registries in Victoria. This includes bench‑clerk (in‑court) support, client‑service enquiries at the counter and by phone, and general administrative tasks. The role operates across multiple jurisdictions such as Criminal, Civil, Family Violence, VOCAT, Diversion, as well as Children's Court, Coroner's Court and other jurisdictions as required.
Registrars also exercise delegated statutory powers under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 and other legislation. This involves preparing and processing statutory documentation, applying legislation and practice directions, and using sound judgement in quasi‑judicial decision‑making.
You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including judiciary, Victoria Police, OPP, legal practitioners, court user groups and the public. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The role may also involve supporting other courts within the region and supervising small teams of Registrars and Trainee Registrars.
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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.