Job type: Full time
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
Reference: VG/MC1540D
Job posted: 18/11/2024
Closes: 25/11/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Job duration: Not provided
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
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 percent 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 Offered on a full-time fixed-term basis from 25 November 2024 until 6 June 2025, Registrars of the Magistrates' Court 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.
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.
Key accountabilities include: Performing 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.Providing 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.Liaising with the judiciary, magistracy, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the court.Operating relevant computer systems, including case-management systems such as Courtlink and other technologies.Assisting with the direction, supervision and training of staff.Assisting in the development, evaluation and implementation of new policies and procedures.Assisting in the supervision, security and maintenance of all court buildings and surrounds, if required.About You Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent.Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals.Demonstrable experience in team leadership and people-management, including the supervision of registry staff and responsibility for their professional development and performance feedback (advantageous).How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
resumeOther 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 get in touch by calling to speak with a People Services Advisor.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Court Services Victoria job application system.
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