Circuit Jury Coordinator, Geelong

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Supreme Court

**Salary**: $76,817 - $93,275

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/SC0207A
- Juries Victoria is looking for someone with energy and imagination, who approaches their work with passion and a focus on service excellence.
- The Juries Act 2000 provides for the operation and administration of a system of trial by jury that equitably spreads the obligation of jury service amongst the community and makes jurors more representative of the community.

**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.

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Deputy Juries Commissioner but working closely with the local Senior Registrar, the Circuit Jury Coordinator will be the local single point of contact for judges and their staff when jury trials are listed and proceeding. The Circuit Jury Coordinator is also the key link between circuit operations and Juries Victoria's leadership team, supporting Juries Victoria's planning and forecasting responsibilities for the respective jury district.

To be successful in this role, you can demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with Juries Victoria's stakeholders, problem solve and provide excellent customer service in a dynamic operational environment. You will have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise your work and provide confident and informed advice.

Duties involve answering phone and counter enquiries, providing information on jury service, attending court, communicating with court staff and other administrative tasks.

**About You**

**To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. You will be enthusiastic and will not be afraid to present information to groups. You will also be organised, have excellent computer and data entry skills, and be able to work within a small team. Experience working in a professional office environment is highly regarded.**

**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.