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 jurisdictions 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 Senior Registrar will play a pivotal leadership role in the set up and commencement of operations across the Hume Region. Working collaboratively with the Regional Coordinating Magistrate, the Principal Advisor, Court Operations, and key leaders from Court Operations and Court Practices and Services, the Senior Registrar will play a pivotal role in initiating, building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, providing high level authoritative advice to the Court's Executive including the Chief Magistrate, key judicial officers and Chief Executive Officer. The Senior Registrar will also participate and contribute to the Court's strategic planning and direction.

A major focus of the role will be to lead and manage a team of registry and court services staff in a complex judicial environment with competing demands whilst ensuring that functions and services are appropriately resourced and delivered in line with the Court's business objectives. The Senior Registrar will also play a key role ensuring a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and will be required to maintain currency of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training, and capability in managing and supporting Aboriginal staff.

Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and monitoring security requirements of the court buildings and facilities and the management of their budget and finances. The security requirements of this role necessitate the requirement of an after-hours on-call component for which the incumbent is recompensed.

This role will also require remote supervision of staff and regular travel to multiple court locations.

Our benefits

•    We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
•    Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
•    Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
•    Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About You 

You will possess leadership qualities or management experience in a complex and multidisciplinary team environment or similar.   Your other strengths will include:
•    Demonstrated expert knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals
•    Demonstrates extensive knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals.
•    Certificate in Court Services or equivalent (desirable)
•    highly effective communication skills (both verbal and written) 
•    Strong interpersonal skills and effective team player
•    Strong commitment to delivering quality services

How to apply

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

• resume

• a short cover letter

Applications submitted during the Christmas/New Year break will be reviewed in the new year.  Recruitment activity will resume from 5 January 2026, and candidates will be contacted thereafter.  Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

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.