Registrar - Bendigo/Echuca

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 Magistrates Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the role

Registrars of the Magistrates Court perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the Courts registries in Victoria. These may include in-court (bench clerk) duties, client-contact (telephone and counter) enquiries, and back of office administrative responsibilities.

The role may be performed in a range of jurisdictional contexts, including Civil, Criminal, Family Violence, VOCAT, Diversion, as well as other Children's and Coroner's Courts and other jurisdictions (VCAT, County and Supreme Courts) as required.

As a Registrar of the Magistrates Court, you will perform appropriate legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions relating to the day-to-day and ongoing operations of the Court, under limited direction from the Registrar of the court. These duties will include:

• provide information and authoritative advice on court and tribunal procedures and practices, including applying legislation relating to the Magistrates Court of Victoria, to relevant stakeholders including legal practitioners, police and corrections officers, government agencies, clients and the general public

• liaise with the judiciary, magistracy, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the court

• operate relevant computer systems, including case management systems such as Courtlink and other technologies

• assist with the direction, supervision and training of staff

• assist in the development, evaluation and implementation of new policies and procedures

• assist in the supervision, security and maintenance of all court buildings and surrounds, if required

Intrastate travel is required to provide support to multiple court locations, as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals. You will also have demonstrated:

• strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

• excellent teamwork experience, demonstrating your ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others

• solid planning and organisational skills

• a commitment to uphold and deliver exceptional services to court users and stakeholders

• proven ability to apply people-management and leadership skills, with supervision

• a Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent

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 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.