About us

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and 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 venues, 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 Summary  Crime Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Listings Manager and the Judiciary to ensure the smooth flow of criminal cases. This is a complex jurisdiction and a fast moving area requiring the flexibility to meet day-to-day challenges and changes while managing the team planning future lists.

This role requires strong technical skills and an advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures. This role also manages a large team of trainee and qualified registrars and requires strong leadership and people management skills.

About you

The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced court Registrar and have strong technical skills across the jurisdiction. You will be able to explain court process to trainees rotating into the criminal registry and to court users.

This role will require excellent time management skills and the ability to manage a frequently changing landscape while communicating with all stakeholders including the Judiciary, court users and other professionals.

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 get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.