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.

CCV The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year.

The County

Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff.

The County

Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.

The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.

The County Court Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) is an innovative therapeutic justice program. The foundational purpose of the DATC is to promote recovery and, through the rehabilitation of the person, to protect the community from further substance-driven offending The DATC is an alternative to traditional sentencing options in the CCV. The Registry team are part of a multidisciplinary team including Judiciary, Case Managers, Clinical Advisors, AOD Counsellors and legal representatives.





The Registry team play an integral role in the daily administration functioning of the DATC, as well as supporting all people involved in a DATO to achieve best outcomes.

The DATC takes a therapeutic approach to support individuals presenting with multiple complex comorbidities including alcohol and other drug dependence, cognitive impairment, trauma, homelessness, disability, limited education and work histories, and poor physical health.

About The Role

Reporting to the Court and Case Management Services Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a range of administration functions that support the daily operations of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC). The role's primary functions are leading the day-to-day operations of the Registry team and managing and supervising the Registry Administration Officer.

Key Accountabilities Include

- Coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Registry team. This includes allocating workloads, setting priorities and monitoring tasks to ensure effective, efficient and consistent program delivery, and acting as an escalation point to resolve registry issues, as required
- Providing guidance and support to the Registry Administration Officer including induction, upskilling and debriefing to promote consistent and high-quality service delivery.
- Providing a central point of contact for DATC related inquiries for the judiciary, external organisations, key stakeholders, groups and individuals that interface with the court.
- Providing non-legal advice and court process information to program participants who may have co-occurring complexities such as mental illness, homelessness, brain injuries and alcohol or other drug issues.




- Coordinating administrative workflows to contribute to the efficient operation of the DATC program through the provision of various administrative functions. This includes data collection and entry, managing referral and allocation processes, developing and maintaining resource manuals and records management.

About You

- A relevant tertiary qualification in law, criminology, or related qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Experience working in a Courts administrative capacity is essential.
- Demonstrated experience working from client-focused and in a sensitive environment is essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a broad range of administrative duties, including implementing court-related processes, data entry and document management
- Experience providing high-quality customer service to a broad range of stakeholders, including program staff, participants, court staff and external services.

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.

📌 Registry Coordinator, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) (Melbourne)
🏢 Court Services Victoria
📍 Melbourne