Probate Officer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $60,295 - $77,430

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/SC0129DR

Fixed term role available working in the Probate Office of the Supreme Court of Victoria – a great chance to experience working at the Court with the potential for the role to be extended or be made ongoing

An opportunity to use your administrative and customer service skills to serve the Victorian community and support the work of the highest volume area of the Court

Work in a small team with a collaborative work culture, with access to flexible work arrangements

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.

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

The Supreme Court of Victoria is seeking an individual to work in the Probate Office in provision of client services and administrative support from late September 2025 – end of December months).

The Supreme Court of Victoria exercises exclusive jurisdiction in relation to succession law matters, with the Registrar of Probates exercising the delegated judicial power of the Court with respect of applications for grants or representation. The Probate Office, headed by the Registrar, processes all applications made in Victoria for probate and administration (approximately 27,000 each year).

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a fast paced service driven environment, working closely with other members of the Probate Office to ensure high service delivery standards are met. This fixed-term opportunity is perfect for someone looking for their first entry level job in the legal sector.

Duties Include:

• Effectively delivering a range of Probate Office client services, ensuring high service delivery standards are achieved.
• Providing accurate, consistent and authoritative procedural and practical guidance/advice to the legal profession, trustee companies and self-represented applicants.
• Providing administrative support to the Registrar of Probates and Assistant Registrars to enable the issuing of grants of probate and administration.

For further details, please review the attached position description.

About You

To be the successful applicant, you should have excellent organisation skills, be resilient when unexpected things arise and have an ability to solve problems. To be well-suited to this role you will be able to work as part of a team towards common goals, have a strong customer focus, be hard-working and be able to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Relevant experience working in a legal, court or client/customer services environment, is desirable. Knowledge of succession law is highly regarded. Training in relation to relevant legislation and rules will be provided.

How to apply

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

• resume
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts G roup. 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 Saturday 30 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

21 August 2025