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'.

SCV

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

Associate Justice Catherine Gobbo and Commercial Court Judicial Registrars are seeking an Executive Assistant to join chambers in an ongoing position. As part of a small team within chambers, the Executive Assistant provides administrative, legal and general support to the judiciary.

About You

The successful candidate will be reliable and highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in a fast paced, high volume legal environment is mandatory, and the candidate must be experienced in managing multiple diaries and caseloads with strong attention to detail.

Duties include:

• Manage the judge's diary and keep track of the progress of their matters to be able to communicate with others on their behalf appropriately
• Demonstrate professionalism, tact, and discretion, including the ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information
• Maintain and optimise case management processes, including keeping track of matter progress and monitoring parties' compliance with court orders
• Maintain chambers resources, including Associate manuals
• Organise and set up for meetings, seminars, appointments, and other commitments, including attending to all logistics and arranging official travel
• Assist with the production of orders and reasons, including quickly and accurately typing and proofreading drafts, checking cross-referencing and citations
• Assist the judge with all aspects of their court work, as required, including organising and informing parties about listings, setting up for court and attending court to assist with hearings
• Typing and proofreading, including fact-checking

The closing date for applications is 16 March 2025. Applications may be considered before the closing date. For further details, please review the attached position description.

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