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. 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. Common Law and Commercial Divisions
The Common Law Division hears and determines matters involving personal injury, workplace incidents, transport accidents, medical negligence, family property disputes, defamation, claims under the testator family maintenance framework, and some quasi-criminal matters. The Division is governed by the Head of the Common Law Division and supported by Judges in charge of the General, Serious Injury, Medical, Family Property, WorkCover, Defamation, Confiscation, Adoptions, Surrogacy and Name Change, Institutional Liability and APSA Lists, as well as Judicial Registrars.
The Commercial Division hears and determines complex civil disputes arising from commercial relationships.



This includes matters in the General, Building, Complex Cases, Banking and Finance, and Arbitration Lists. It is governed by the Head of the Commercial Division and supported by specialist list Judges and Judicial Registrars. About the role
The Director of the Civil Divisions leads the administrative and operational functions of the Court's Common Law and Commercial Divisions, while also providing expert support and advice to the Head of the Common Law Division and Commercial Division.
Key accountabilities include: * Leading the sustainable delivery of an integrated administrative work system for the Common Law and Commercial Divisions, overseeing all aspects of the end-to-end system of work and making adjustments as necessitated by reform. * In collaboration with the Heads of Division and the Common Law and Commercial judiciary, developing and implementing the strategic objectives of the Divisions, aligned to the Court's Directions, including identifying opportunities for innovation. * In collaboration with the Heads of the Division and broader judiciary, leading a wide range of strategy, policy and service reform matters through strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Providing high-level advice relating to the operationalisation of policy and legislative change proposals including preparing briefs and correspondence to the Heads of Division and the Court's executive leadership. * Monitoring the performance of the Common Law and Commercial Divisions and providing authoritative advice and informed recommendations to the Heads of Division about matters including case backlogs, delay and resource limitations. * Providing strategic, reliable and timely advice and high-level expertise to the Executive Director, Operations, and senior management on a range of strategic, operational and administrative issues. Please refer to the attached position description for further details. About you * Demonstrated leadership and experience in a legal environment or the Victorian Court System You will:



* Drive workforce planning to align staffing, team structures and capabilities with organisational strategy, optimising workforce productivity and effectiveness. * Build strong partnerships and trust to achieve outcomes, coach team-oriented co-creation, and facilitate discussions to navigate differing views and reach decisions. * Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement by embedding quality practices, using metrics to measure effectiveness, sharing expertise, and fostering innovative approaches that exceed stakeholder expectations. * Consider a broad range of topics (beyond immediate area of work), works across government and at senior levels to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. * Identify and balance complex stakeholder needs, facilitate innovative solutions to issues, and leverage organisational context to achieve effective outcomes. * Develop and execute long-term strategies to influence stakeholders, build buy-in, and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes. How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application: * resume * cover letter * a short statement addressing the key selection criteria (2 pages max) 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.

📌 Director, Civil Divisions (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne