Registrar, Broadmeadows
- Location: Melbourne - Northern Metro
- Job Function: Legal
- Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Registrar, Broadmeadows
- Fixed-term until August 2027 and Ongoing roles available, based in Broadmeadows
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- An opportunity to build expertise and work within a multidisciplinary team
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| Department: | Magistrates Court |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Reference: | VG/MC2692NS |
| Closing Date: | 20-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing and Fixed term until Aug 2027 |
| Attachments: | MC1413 & MC2692 - Registrar Grade 3 PD_2026-05-05T09_43_56.4541250.pdf (PDF, 417KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Kelly Richardson Kelly.Richardson@courts.vic.gov.au |
- Fixed-term until August 2027 and Ongoing roles available, based in Broadmeadows
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- An opportunity to build expertise and work within a multidisciplinary team
Position Details
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
Registrars perform a broad range of legal, administrative and quasi‑judicial functions across court registries. This includes in‑court bench clerk duties, client‑facing services, and back‑of‑office administration. Registrars exercise powers under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 and other legislation, applying sound judgement to statutory and discretionary decisions.
This is a hands‑on role with strong technical responsibility and opportunities to lead, mentor and support staff.
Key responsibilities
- Perform legal, administrative and quasi‑judicial functions supporting court operations
- Apply legislation, rules and practice directions with accuracy and professionalism
- Provide authoritative advice to judiciary, legal practitioners, police, agencies and court users
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the magistracy
- Use case management systems such as Courtlink
- Support the supervision, training and development of staff
- Contribute to policy, procedure and service improvements
The following roles are available:
- Fixed term until August 2027
- Ongoing and Full time
About You
You must be a suitably qualified Court Registrar holding a Certificate IV in Court Services (or equivalent), or have successfully completed the Magistrates' Court of Victoria Trainee Court Registrar Program.
- Knowledge of Victorian courts, legislation, policies and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven teamwork, problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities
- Commitment to service excellence, integrity, respect and public value
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.
Job details
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| Job Reference: | VG/MC2692NS |
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| Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing and Fixed term until Aug 2027 |
| Date posted: | 06-May-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 20-May-2026 |
| Attachments: | MC1413 & MC2692 - Registrar Grade 3 PD_2026-05-05T09_43_56.4541250.pdf (PDF, 417KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
Kelly Richardson
Kelly.Richardson@courts.vic.gov.au
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