Associate to the Honourable Justice Gray

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.

SCV
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 characterised by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About The Role
Associate to the Honourable Justice Gray
Supreme Court of Victoria

• Full time; ongoing
• $79,122per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)
• Role based in the Melbourne CBD

Justice Gray has been a judge of the Supreme Court (Trial Division) since June 2023. He was previously a barrister who practised extensively in public law, in public inquiries, and in commercial and regulatory matters. He is currently judge-in-charge of the Judicial Review and Appeals List, and co-judge-in-charge of the Trusts, Equity and Probate List and the Testators' Family Maintenance List.

Justice Gray is seeking a legally qualified individual to join his chambers team as Judge's Associate, commencing in February 2026.

Duties
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable first hand experience of litigation in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Duties include:

• Assisting to co-ordinate and manage the Judge's Practice Court duties
• Managing the Judge's hearing schedule
• Assisting the Judge with preparation for court hearings
• Assisting with the production of judgments, including research, analysis of material, proofreading and editing
• Clerking in court
• Reviewing files and drafting and checking orders
• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and liaising with registry staff
• Preparing research memoranda
• Travelling on circuit in regional Victoria if required
• Liaising with practitioners and litigants, and the media.

Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

About You
You should have:

• an impeccable character
• excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to convey information confidently and accurately over the telephone, in person, and via written communication
• exceptional legal research, proofreading and writing skills, proficiency in grammar and an excellent academic record
• an ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• diligence and a strong work ethic
• a strong interest in a career in the law
• a law degree from a tertiary or graduate institution within Australia or any other common law jurisdiction.

As Justice Gray's current responsibilities include judicial review and appeal cases, property cases, and trusts, equity, probate and family provision cases, it would be useful (but not essential) if you have worked as a lawyer in any of these areas.

How To Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 December 2025.

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, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.