Registrar - Family Violence

RoleRegistrars of the Magistrates' Court perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the registries in Victoria.
These may include in-court (benchclerk) duties, client-contact (phone and counter) enquiries, and back-of-office administration.
The role may be performed in a range of jurisdictional contexts, including Civil, Criminal, Family Violence, VOCAT and Diversion.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 quasi-judicial and statutory powers using professional judgement in applying legislative requirements, established rules and precedents, and the Court's Practice Directions.About YouYou will be 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 you possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
This role has significant technical components as well as leadership and people-management components requiring both advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures, and well developed team-leadership experience.How to applyClick the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application: resume a short cover letter Other informationCSV 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 get in touch with the Position Contact listed in the Position Description.