Registrar, Weekend Online Remand Court
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Fixed term, Full‐time (until 31/12/26) position in the Children's Court of Victoria. Work in a dynamic and progressive jurisdiction assisting in listings and managing cases heard on the weekend and public holidays.
VPS Grade 3 (plus appropriate shift allowances and entitlements, as per the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024).
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.
About the Role
The Children's Court Weekend Online Remand Court operates on Saturday/Sunday and public holidays to ensure young people in custody are brought before a magistrate as soon as practicable.
The Registrar of the Weekend Online Remand Court works closely with the Registry Manager and will assist in listing and managing cases heard on the weekend and public holidays (appropriate shift allowance and entitlements as per the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 will apply).
From Monday to Wednesday, the role will assist with the onsite, day‐to‐day operations of the Melbourne Children's Court.
Registrars perform a wide range of administrative tasks. These may include bench clerk duties, client contact telephone and counter enquiries, and back‐of‐office administrative responsibilities.
The Registrar, Weekend Online Remand Court will liaise with the judiciary, senior officers of the courts and build relationships with key stakeholders such as Victoria Police, youth justice and the legal profession.
Key accountabilities
* Performing 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.
* Providing information and authoritative advice on court procedures and practices, including applying legislation relating to the ChCV, to relevant stakeholders including legal practitioners, police and youth justice officers, government agencies, clients and the general public.
* Liaising with the judicial officers, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the court.
* Operating relevant computer systems, including case‐management systems such as Courtlink, LEX and other technologies.
* Assisting in the listing and management of cases in the Weekend Online Remand Court.
About You
* Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent.
* Demonstrated extensive knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals, in particular in relation to the Children's Court of Victoria.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
* Resume.
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 conducts 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.
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