Central Information Point Registrar

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

Offered on a fixed-term full-time basis until 30 June 2026, the role of Central Information Point Registrar fulfills the core function of the Central Information Point by responding to requests for information on people using family violence. The Data Officer searches court databases and inputs information to be consolidated into a report which includes information from DJCS, Child Protection and VicPol. The role requires knoweldge of courts, the Information Sharing Schemes and family violence legislation.

Key accountabilities include:

• Preparing appropriate legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions in accordance with appropriate policies and court operational practices
• Operating relevant computer systems, including case-management systems such as Courtlink, and other technologies
• Through detailed data analysis, providing advice on information held within the Court Register, summarising information to support risk assessment and management of family violence
• Providing expert advice on the quality, accuracy and relevance of information
• Contributing to the preparation of Central Information Point (CIP) reports including the appropriate analysis of available information 

About You

• Certificate in Court Services or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification in relevant field, or equivalent combination of experience and training is highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Family Violence Sharing Scheme
• An understanding of the nature and dynamics of family violence and the operation of the family violence jurisdiction with the Magistrates' Court of Victoria
• The ability to operate relevant computer systems, including knowledge of the Courtlink case management system

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 with Dr. Tasha Campo, Senior Manager - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect via email to tasha.campo@courts.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak to a People Services Advisor.