Judicial Registrar

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade in advertisement

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/CCVJUDICIALREGISTRAR

Expressions of Interest Judicial Registrar - Commercial Division

(Five-year fixed term appointment)

Chief Judge Amanda Chambers seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a Judicial Registrar of the County Court of Victoria.

Judicial Registrars are members of the Court, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney-General. All expressions of interest are treated confidentially.

Position

The position available is in the County Court's Commercial Division.

The appointee will be responsible for the case management of matters in the Commercial Division. This will involve:

  • Hearing and determining interlocutory applications.
  • Conducting judicial resolution conferences, trial assessments and directions hearings.
  • Managing the self-represented litigants' program.
  • Making procedural orders, including orders by consent.

The appointee will also assist with procedural reform and work collaboratively with the Commercial Registry to ensure that its systems of work are efficient and effective.

The position requires a legally qualified individual (admitted for not less than five years) who has extensive experience in the practice of commercial law as well as an in-depth understanding of court processes and procedures. It also requires superior oral and written communication skills and an ability to make timely decisions according to law.

The position is based in Melbourne. While the position is full-time, appointments on a part-time or work-share basis will be considered.

Enquiries and applications

Enquiries can be made to the Chief Judge's Chambers at:

Expressions of interest, marked 'Private and Confidential' must include a covering letter, an up-to-date resume and professional and personal referees and addressed to:

Chief Judge Amanda Chambers

County Court of Victoria

250 William Street

Melbourne Victoria 3000

Or can be sent to

All expressions of interest must be received by no later than close of business on 7 October 2025

Applications close Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

9 September 2025

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