- Two ongoing VPS3 Registrar roles at Melbourne Magistrates' Court, and multiple fixed-term roles
- Opportunity to build on your technical skills and take the next step in your career as a Registrar
- Great development opportunity and scope to build on leadership skills for further promotion

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 benefits more broadly.

MCV

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

Join the Magistrates' Court of Victoria as a Registrar and play a vital role in delivering fair, efficient, and accessible justice to the community. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgement,



and is committed to public service excellence.

As a Registrar, you will undertake a diverse range of responsibilities, including court-based proceedings, client services, administrative functions, and the exercise of statutory powers. No two days are the same as you work collaboratively with judicial officers, legal practitioners, Victoria Police, the Office of Public Prosecutions, court users, and members of the public.

Key responsibilities:

- Perform in-court duties, including bench clerk functions.
- Provide high-quality service to court users via telephone and counter enquiries.
- Prepare, process, and manage administrative and statutory documentation.
- Exercise discretionary quasi-judicial and statutory powers in accordance with relevant legislation, Court rules, precedents, and Practice Directions.
- Lead, coach, and support registry staff to achieve operational excellence.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You must be a Qualified/Deputy Registrar having completed the MCV Trainee Court Registrar Program and have broad experience across Jurisdictions. You are a resilient leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You thrive in a complex and fast-paced workplace. You will bring:

- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of court protocols, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong judgement, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to the Victorian community, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Registrar, Melbourne
🏢 Magistrates Court
📍 Melbourne