Bench Clerk

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Until 14 March 2024

Organisation: Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

**Salary**: $58,539 - $75,175

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/VT2109A
- Excellent opportunity for learning and development to gain experience in the daily running of the Tribunal
- Administrative position based in Melbourne CBD providing front-line services to VCAT customers attending hearings and support Members in the hearing of VCAT cases.
- Positive and collaborative team culture conducive to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

**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.

**VCAT**

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

**About the Role**

The Bench Clerk role reports to the Manager, Bench Clerks and is responsible for providing high level administrative frontline services for the Tribunal
The Bench Clerk will:

- Provide support to VCAT Tribunal Members and customers in preparation for and during hearings, including management of hearing rooms and associated technology resources where required.
- Support the wider VCAT operations through the completion of assigned administrative tasks.
- Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders including customers, colleagues, management, VCAT Members and other service users.

**About You**
- A highly organised, committed, and resilient team player
- Possessing strong interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with external stakeholders
- Having ability to plan and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail
- Experienced in Microsoft Office and quick to familiarise yourself with new databases and systems

**How to apply**
- 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.


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