Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / 03 July 2023 to 28 June 2024
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
Salary: $73,842 - $89,661
Occupation: Legal
Reference: VG/MC0860C
- The role is a full-time, fixed-term registrar role to 28 June 2024. It forms part of a multidisciplinary team providing high level services to the public and stakeholders.
- The role assists in the support and development of staff across the various jurisdictions within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
- The successful applicant will be supported by a leadership team and will have access to training and development opportunities.
About us
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, and 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 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent 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 MCV perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the Court's 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 the Children's Court and other jurisdictions as required.
Registrars are also required to exercise powers conferred under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989, other Acts and Rules. These powers involve the preparation and processing of administrative and statutory documentation and the exercise of discretionary quasijudicial and statutory powers using professional judgement in applying legislative requirements, established rules and precedents, and the Court's Practice Directions.
Registrars are required to liaise with a number of stakeholders including the judiciary, Victoria Police, Office of Public Prosecutions, legal practitioners, various court user groups as well as members of the public. It is essential that the person possesses excellent interpersonal and both verbal and written communication skills.
About you
The key aspects of the role include
- As a Registrar of the MCV, 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.
- 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 casemanagement 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.
How to apply
- resume
- a short covering letter
- complete the questions in the online application form
Other Information:
CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.
