Senior Trial Division Researcher

• Full time ongoing role
• $113,022 per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS5)
• Hybrid working environment (Melbourne CBD)

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 jurisdiction's 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 characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

The Supreme Court of Victoria is seeking a legally qualified individual to join the team of Trial Division Researchers, in a full time ongoing role.

The Supreme Court Trial Division Researchers provide high-level specialist research and analysis support to the Judges, Associate Judges and Judicial Registrars in the Criminal Division, Common Law Division, Commercial Court and Associate Judges' Chambers. This involves addressing legal problems and questions that may arise in the preparation of, or course of judgment writing or hearing a matter, researching complex legal questions, analysing case law, statutory interpretation, assisting in the development of special project work led by the Court, and drafting papers on legal topics for conferences, seminars or lectures.

About You

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, suitable for liaising with Judges and other members of the court, as well as highly developed research skills are essential. Previous experience in legal research and a tertiary qualification in law (honours marks highly desirable) are essential.

Admission to practice is highly desirable.

For further information, please see attached position description.

How to apply:

Applications comprising a:

• cover letter;
• resume; and
• copy of academic transcript

should be submitted online, through the Victorian Government Careers website via the apply now button.

Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.

For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Alette Rennie, Judicial Services Manager on

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 05 October 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, 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.