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 jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver advantages more broadly.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.

MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the Role

We are seeking a Family Violence Registrar to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality court and registry services.

In this rewarding position, you will work closely with the Manager, Intervention Order & Family Law Registry and a fellow Registrar to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Family Violence team, ensuring the efficient preparation and management of court lists, files, and registry services.

As a Family Violence Registrar, you will be a key leader within the Registry,



supporting the smooth operation of Family Violence matters while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team workplace.

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Lead and support the daily operations of the Family Violence team.
- Ensure court files, documentation, and hearing lists are prepared accurately and efficiently.
- Provide expert guidance and advice to Deputy Registrars and Qualified Registrars.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Trainee Registrars during their Family Violence rotation, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the court to deliver exceptional service and outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of registry operations.

About You

- The Family Violence Registrar will have strong knowledge of the requirements of the Family Violence jurisdiction and have emerging leadership skills to facilitate working closely with the team to support and educate team members to meet the needs of court users in a sensitive area.
- Must be a suitably qualified and experienced Registrar of the Victorian Magistrates' Court having completed the Victorian Magistrates' Court Trainee Registrar Program or a Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent.
- Excellent judgement is required to make decisions about the handling of matters as they occur and to escalate as required.

How to apply





Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

- resume
- a short cover letter

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, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.

Job details

Job Reference: VG/MC2418NS
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476
Job Duration: Ongoing
Date posted: 21-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 04-Sep-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 379KB)

Contact:

Emily Jackson

[email protected]

📌 Registrar - Family Violence, Melbourne
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne