Trainee Court Registrar, Magistrates' Court of Victoria

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

Working as a Trainee Court Registrar: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/74

As a Trainee Court Registrar, you will be part of a workforce who facilitate the provision of justice to Victorian communities. You will provide quality administrative and customer service support to the judiciary and court users of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

Trainees Court Registrars (TCR) complete an 18-month internal training program to develop their skills and experience across a variety of court processes. Once the training program is complete, TCR's can apply to become a Deputy Registrar which may then lead to a wide variety of roles throughout the Magistrates' Court and other jurisdictions.

The main duty of a TCR is bench clerking in a courtroom, supporting the Magistrate with a wide variety of cases.

This involves:

• Supporting the magistrate or judicial registrar in the courtroom.
• Making announcements and swearing in witnesses.
• Operating a range of complex technology, including facilitating the audio recording of cases and using various case management systems and videoconferencing platforms.
• Liaising with stakeholders such as police officers, legal representatives, and other court users.
• Coordinating the movement of parties within a courtroom environment.

When performing registrar duties outside of the courtroom, TCRs will assist with various tasks in the registry including:

• Assisting a range of stakeholders with their enquiries via telephone, email or at the counter.
• Performing a range of administrative tasks.

About you

• You have a confident and professional demeanour and enjoy public speaking. 
• You have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and work well under pressure. 
• You are confident using technology and have experience using various software systems. 
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are highly motivated to demonstrate service excellence.

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 to a People Services Advisor.