Registrar - Operations Manager

**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'.

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**

The Registrar-Operations Manager leads all court operations within a complex judicial environment, managing staff, ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements, and driving strategic initiatives. The role involves high-level stakeholder engagement, operational oversight, and contribution to the Court's strategic direction.

**Key Responsibilities**

Lead and manage all court operations and staff within the court complex

Ensure delivery of legal, quasi-judicial, and administrative functions in line with legislation and court policiesOversee registry services, building maintenance, and court securityProvide authoritative advice to the judiciary, CEO, and other stakeholdersBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other courts and government departmentsMonitor service delivery, identify gaps, and implement solutionsLead staff development, training, and performance managementContribute to strategic planning and implement operational improvements
- Represent the Court in committees and provide expert reports and briefs

**Our benefits**

We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
- A range of flexible working arrangements
- Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
- Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
- Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

**About you**

Experience managing staff and operations in a complex court environment

Strong understanding of legal, quasi-judicial, and administrative functions across jurisdictionsSkilled in stakeholder engagement and providing high-level advice to judiciary and executives
- Experience overseeing court facilities, security, and registry services

**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.