Associate To The Honourable Justice Tinney

Ongoing, full-time role$79,122 per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position)Role based in the 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 characterised by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.
About the Role
An opportunity to work with the Honourable Justice Tinney has arisen, with his Honour seeking a legally qualified person to be his associate commencing in late October 2025. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court.
Duties include:
proofreading and editing;performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the Judge in court;clerking in court;speaking in court – including empanelling juries, taking verdicts and arraigning the accused;liaising with court staff, the public, the media and the profession; andaccompanying the Judge to circuit courts in regional Victoria, as and when required.
For further details, please review the attached position description.
About you
The successful applicant must have completed a law degree or be close to completion. Post-admission experience is not essential. An interest in becoming an advocate is desirable.
To be successful in the role, you will possess the following:
a strong academic record;excellent proofreading, editing, typing and computer skills;an advanced organisational capacity;proficiency in English grammar;interpersonal and communication skills to confidently and accurately convey information over the telephone, in writing and in person to members of the legal profession, the public and the media; anda keen appreciation of the importance of the work of the Court and the role of an associate in that work.
A demonstrated interest in extra-curricular activities outside the law is welcomed.The role requires a high degree of sensitivity and professionalism as you will be working closely with Judges, court staff, legal practitioners, and members of the public.
How to apply
Applications comprising:
- a cover letter;- a resume;- a copy of your academic transcript; and- a sample of recent written legal work
Applications should be submitted online, through the Victorian Government Careers website via the apply now button above.
Applicants are not required separately to address the key selection criteria. The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 21 September 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received and you may be contacted prior to the application close date.
For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact his Honour's associate at , or Rebekah Goulevitch, Judicial Services Coordinator, on or
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.