Judicial Education Lead

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJ6422NS

Make a meaningful impact on the Victorian justice system

Fixed term until November 2026, based in CBD Melbourne

Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment

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 Judicial College of Victoria exists to inform and enrich the Victorian judiciary. We support judges, magistrates, coroners, and tribunal members through thoughtfully curated learning experiences that foster deep knowledge, insight, and professional growth. Our team is professional, enthusiastic, and dedicated to delivering impactful education.

About the role

Are you passionate about legal education and judicial excellence? The Judicial College of Victoria is seeking a skilled and committed Judicial Education Lead to design and deliver high-quality educational programs for Victorian judicial officers.

As the Judicial Education Lead, you will play a key role in developing and implementing judicial education programs and resources. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams, judicial committees, and external stakeholders to deliver engaging content across various formats — from in-person events to digital learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of judicial education in priority areas.
• Research and write educational content tailored for judicial audiences.
• Develop enduring resources to support judicial practice.
• Collaborate with College teams to ensure content aligns with strategy and brand.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build strategic relationships with judicial officers and senior stakeholders.
• Support judicial education committees and teaching faculties.
• Evaluate programs and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

This role is fixed term until November 2026.

About you

You are a confident communicator and experienced project manager with a background in law, legal education, or the courts. You bring a deep understanding of adult learning principles and the judicial environment, along with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in law (highly desirable); qualifications in education or social sciences also considered.
• Experience in legal practice, judicial education, or the courts.
• Strong skills in instructional design, content development, and program evaluation.
• Sophisticated research and professional writing abilities.
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

How to apply

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following documents in your application:

• Resume

• A cover letter (including a response to the following key selection criteria):

• Technical expertise - Experience in law/legal practice, legal education and/or the courts.

Please outline your experience in legal practice, legal education, and/or work with courts or tribunals, with particular emphas is on our understanding of contemporary issues and developments affecting the judiciary.

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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.

Applications close Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025