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.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the role

The Registrar Court Coordinator is responsible for the effective listing of cases in the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court and is in conjunction with the Senior Registrar and Regional Co-ordinating Magistrate, responsible for case flow management within the Court, ensuring all legislative requirements are met.

The role has a case management component as well as team leadership and people-management components. The position requires an advanced understanding of court listing practices and procedures,



highly developed negotiation and team leadership abilities along with an advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures as well as highly developed team-leadership experience.

The role will be required to interpret, analyse and apply statistical data and other information in order to provide recommendations and advice to the regional Senior Registrar and Regional Coordinating Magistrate.

Key Responsibilities:

- As a Registrar of the Magistrates' Court, under limited direction perform appropriate legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions relating to the day-to-day operations of the Court registry.
- Assist in the development, evaluation and implementation of current policies and procedures that enhance the Court's operations and assist in achieving the Court's strategic objectives.
- Manage the listing functions of the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court, monitor and assess case workloads and listing practices and procedures and develop guidelines in accordance with listing protocols.
- Supervise staff, including the promotion of professional development and rotation to maximise learning opportunities, provision of knowledge and skills and provide regular feedback regarding performance.
- Provide information and authoritative advice on court procedures, practices and protocols to all court users.
- Maintain close liaison with the Senior Registrar and Regional Co-ordinating Magistrate.



Maintain and facilitate key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the judiciary, legal profession, police, external organisations and agencies and other court users that interface with the Court.

About you

- Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent
- Experienced in case management with proven leadership skills
- Team-focused and committed to delivering great service to the community

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.

📌 Coordinating Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Magistrates' Court of Victoria
📍 Melbourne