* Fabulous fixed term opportunity to join a critical frontline role at Mildura Law Courts
* Highly collaborative environment with strong peer support
* Career development opportunities available
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.
MCV
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 of the Magistrates' Court perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the Court's registries in Victoria. These may include in-court (bench clerk) duties, client contact (telephone and counter) enquiries, and back-of-office administrative responsibilities.
The role may be performed in a range of jurisdictional contexts, including Civil, Criminal, Family Violence, Diversion, as well as the Children's and Coroner's Courts and other jurisdictions (VCAT, County and Supreme Courts) as required.
As a Registrar of the Magistrates' Court, you will perform appropriate legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions relating to the day-to-day and ongoing operations of the Court, under limited direction from the Registrar of the court. Duties will include:
* provide information and authoritative advice on court and tribunal procedures and practices, including applying legislation relating to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, to relevant stakeholders including legal practisioners, police and corrections officers, government agencies, clients and the general public
* liaise with the judiciary, magistracy, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the court
* operate relevant computer systems, including case-management systems such as Courtlink and other technologies
* assist with the direction, supervision and training of staff
* assist in the development, evaluation and implementation of new policies and procedures
* assist in the supervision, security and maintenance of all court buildings and surrounds, if required
Intrastate travel is required to provide support to multiple court locations as required.
This position is fixed term until 3 July 2026
About You
You will have a Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent and be able to demonstrate:
* highly developed written and verbal communication skills
* experience working co-operatively and collaboratively with team members and stakeholders
* well-developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to adapt to changing demands
* exceptional customer focus skills, upholding a high standard of service