Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/MC2418NS

- Build your leadership capability while supporting the day-to-day management of the Family Violence team
- Partner with the Manager, Intervention Order & Family Law Registry and Manager of Listings to ensure the efficient operation of Family Violence courts
- Collaborate with legal and community stakeholders to deliver responsive, high-quality support to court users

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) is 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 benefits more broadly.

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 environment.

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 elevate as required.

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 contributio ns 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 secure 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.

Applications close Friday 4 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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