Judicial Education Lead

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 Judicial College of Victoria exists to inform and enrich the Victorian judiciary.
We support judges, magistrates, coroners, and tribunal members through thoughtfully curated learning experiences that foster deep knowledge, insight, and professional growth.
Our team is professional, enthusiastic, and dedicated to delivering impactful education.
About the role
Working within assigned priority areas, the Judicial Education Lead designs, develops and delivers high quality educational content for Victorian judicial officers in a range of formats and mediums.
They apply sophisticated legal and sociolegal research and communication skills to ensure content is tailored, accurate, effective, and polished.
Drawing on an understanding of adult learning principles, particularly in their application for expert audiences, the Lead understands the context for judicial education and applies this to the identification and selection of relevant expertise, as well as the development of learning outcomes and educational material.
They are also committed to continuous improvement through effective evaluation techniques.
With the judicial audience always front of mind, the Judicial Education Lead collaborates across the organisation and works with judicial steering committees and other external stakeholders to plan, manage and execute the delivery of high quality education events and resources to agreed timelines.
This role is fixed term until November 2026.
About you
* You have a background in the law or legal practice, education and/or the courts environment.
* You have advanced research and written communication skills, with demonstrated expertise in writing for expert audiences.
* A skilled communicator, you have the proven ability to build effective professional relationships and influence others.
* You are highly collaborative and work best in a small professional team (where multiple people may have input on a project or program), as well as being self-driven and someone who works well autonomously.
You have high standards and take pride in your work, as well as being organised, curious, resourceful, and details focused.
* Drawing on an understanding of adult learning principles, you are able to work with different subject matter and subject matter experts to design educational content suitable for the desired learning outcomes.
* You understand the challenges facing the Victorian judiciary and are engaged with developments in the law, skills, social context and contemporary issues relevant to courts and tribunals.
You have an awareness of and interest in Victoria's First Peoples and impacting issues in relation to contact with the Victorian Courts Group and the broader justice system.
* With a reputation for research, polished writing and advanced stakeholder management skills, and an authentic interest in continuous learning and the important role of judicial education, you are perfectly suited to join the Judicial College of Victoria.
How to apply
To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following documents in your application:

• Resume

• A cover letter (including a response to the following key selection criterias):
1. Technical expertise - Experience in law/legal practice, legal education and/or the courts.
Please outline your experience in legal practice, legal education, and/or work with courts or tribunals, with particular emphasis on our understanding of contemporary issues and developments affecting the judiciary.
2. Technical expertise: High-level skills in education, content design and evaluation
Please describe how you planned and delivered a project involving the design and development of educational content about an area of law or an issue relevant to courts and tribunals for an expert or professional audience.
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.