Family Violence Registrar, Ringwood Magistrates'

5 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

About Us
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and 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 venues, 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
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (the Court) plays a significant role in the overall response to family violence by aiming to enhance the safety of women and children and holding perpetrators accountable. The Family Violence Registrar contributes to the Court's response to family violence, working alongside the judiciary, court registrars, support workers, police, legal services and other support services to effectively manage cases involving victims and perpetrators of family violence.
The Family Violence Registrar builds relationships with key stakeholders, establishes and maintains links with community services and agencies in their local area, promotes information sharing amongst agencies and makes appropriate referrals. The role provides a point of specialist contact for court users involved in proceedings arising from or including allegations of family violence, assists parties to understand court processes and services available, and liaises with all legal and non-legal support services.
About You
- Exercise a range of administrative, statutory and quasi-judicial powers as a Registrar in accordance with the Magistrate' Court Act 1989 and other relevant Acts
- Coordinate cases within the family violence and intervention order jurisdiction, including family violence related criminal matters
- Prepare written correspondence, reports, presentations and briefings on complex family violence issues
- Review, develop and deliver family violence education for other court staff and arrange and monitor professional development for support workers
- Contribute to the Magistrates' Court's Family Violence Registrar network
- Lead the region's response to family violence by establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting collaboration between local agencies.

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.



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