Registrar Family Violence, Ballarat Magistrates' Court, Magistrates' Court of VictoriaJob posted: 19/11/2024
Job type: Full time / 02 December 2024 to 27 June 2025
Organisation: Magistrates Court
Reference: VG/MC0438E
Closes: 01/12/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
Multi-jurisdictional court location
Opportunity to develop technical skills in various jurisdictions
Expand your people leadership experience
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.
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 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year.
About the role Registrars are 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 quasi-judicial 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. This role has significant technical components as well as leadership and people-management components and, therefore, requires someone who has both an advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures and well-developed team-leadership experience.
The role will require travel within the region as necessary.
About you 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 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.How to apply To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following documents in your application:
resumea short covering letterFor further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
Other Information: Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits. Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19.
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.
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