Juries Officer
4 days ago
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.
Juries Victoria is responsible for providing a jury system that delivers outstanding service and inspires community confidence. This responsibility is met by working with Victorian Courts to ensure the demand for juries is met and that the jury experience for citizens is valuable.
**About the Role**
Juries Officers are Deputy Juries Commissioners under the _Juries Act 2000_ (the Act) who undertake a range of administrative and quasilegal tasks to contribute to the delivery of a system of trial by jury in Victoria. The role has a high level of contact with members of the public, facilitating their administrative requirements and providing information and procedural advice relating to their jury service.
Key accountabilities include:
- Working collaboratively with the JV team and the Supreme Court and County Court judicial staff to meet the demands of jury trials and support citizens through their jury journey.
- Assisting in the instruction, direction, organisation, balloting and escorting of prospective jurors, to and from court.
- Liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, such as associates, tipstaves and jurors.
- Occasional travel to regional courts across Victoria to assist in the coordination of jury empanelments at those locations.
**About You**
- Excellent customer service.
- Enthusiasm in delivering information to groups.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team to achieve the collective goals.
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely when providing information to key stakeholders and deal with challenging behaviour firmly but politely.
- Organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Experience working in an office environment is highly regarded.
- This role is based on-site.
**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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