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.

The opportunity

The County Court of Victoria is seeking an accomplished executive to lead Judicial Services and contribute to the strategic leadership of the Court. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer & Principal Registrar, and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role provides high-level leadership across judicial support services, organisational improvement, learning and development, and staff wellbeing.

This is a significant executive opportunity for a values-driven leader who can operate with sound judgement in a complex and dynamic environment, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive high-quality service delivery that supports judicial officers and staff to perform at their best.

About the role

The Executive Director, Judicial Services leads a large and diverse function supporting the effective, safe and contemporary delivery of services across the Court. The role has direct responsibility for 8 staff and indirect leadership of around 200 employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on emerging issues, risks and opportunities
• leading high-quality judicial support services that are responsive, contemporary and client-focused
• driving service excellence, continuous improvement, innovation and reform across systems, processes and governance
• fostering a high-performing, inclusive and accountable culture
• leading initiatives that strengthen learning, capability, wellbeing and psychosocial safety
• overseeing budgets, resources and complex work programs with strong stewardship of public resources
• representing the Court in senior forums and building productive relationships across jurisdictions and the wider sector
• supporting the implementation of the International Framework for Court Excellence, with a focus on governance, service quality and accountability.

About you

You are a senior executive with a strong track record of leading large, complex teams and delivering strategic outcomes in demanding environments. You bring highly developed judgement, political acumen and the ability to influence across a multi-stakeholder setting.

You will also bring:

• extensive senior leadership experience in complex service delivery, public sector or similarly demanding environments
• demonstrated experience providing strategic advice to senior executives and navigating government processes and requirements
• strong capability in change leadership, risk management, program delivery and financial management
• a collaborative leadership style and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• a strong commitment to service excellence, staff development, wellbeing and inclusive leadership
• tertiary qualifications in management, public administration or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• 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.