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.

Juries Victoria is responsible for providing a jury system that delivers outstanding service and inspires community confidence. This responsibility is met by working with Victorian Courts to ensure the demand for juries is met and that the jury experience for citizens is valuable.

About the Role

The Juries Act 2000 provides for the operation and administration of a system of trial by jury that equitably spreads the obligation of jury service amongst the community and makes jurors more representative of the community.

As the Circuit Jury Coordinator, you will provide essential operational support to judges and their staff on circuit, as well as to the Senior Registrar and Juries Victoria's leadership team. Acting as the primary point of contact for judges and their staff during jury trials, you will also serve as the key link between local circuit operations and Juries Victoria's leadership team, contributing to planning and forecasting for your jury district.

Key accountabilities include:

• Responding to phone and counter enquiries and provide accurate information about jury service
• Attending court and liaising with judges, court staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful empanelment for trials 
• Performing administrative tasks and maintain accurate records
• Using initiative and sound judgement to provide high-level, confidential operational support to judges and their staff, senior registrars and JV managers
• Overseeing a range of operational duties supporting circuit activities, including those associated with JV's jury management system (JMS), as well as stakeholder management
• Supporting JV managers in the forecasting for; the summonsing of; and the communicating with citizens summoned as jurors in circuit locations to meet the listing demands of courts
• Contributing to the identification and resolution of complex and sensitive operational issues
• Overseeing the local-based induction and training of judges and their staff on circuit, as well as registry and JV staff as required
• Delivering orientation to panels of prospecitve jurors and be the primary contact responsible for facilitation of jury empanelments

What we're looking for

We seek someone with energy, creativity, and a passion for service excellence. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Problem-solving capability and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence in providing informed advice, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks

About you

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Confidence in presenting information to large groups
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in data entry and computer systems
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• Experience in a professional office environment (highly regarded)

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.