Practice Excellence Advisor - Multiple Roles

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.

 

CCV

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.

The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.

 

About the Role

The role of Practice Excellence Advisor is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping how we deliver excellence across judicial services, and contribute to initiatives that support continuous improvement.  The role will support the Manager, Learning and Development to ensure practice excellence materials are regularly reviewed, ensuring operating knowledge across judicial support staff remains relevant and current.

The role will influence key projects that impact the future direction of the Court and will have key responsibilities, which include:

• providing expert advice and support on practice excellence initiatives
• identifying opportunities to innovate and improve how we work
• supporting and contributing to training, resources, and development programs
• identifying and applying agreed compentency frameworks, through the provision of regular feedback
• maintaining accurate records in accordance with legislative requirements
• liaising with the Court's Law Reform and Policy Unit to ensure that practice excellence training materials and manuals are updated and maintained
• providing support and assistance to Associates in completing challenging tasks

 

There are multiple positions available; fixed term for six months

 

About You

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Victorian legal system, particularly the Acts, Rules, and Regulations applicable to the County Court jurisdiction.  Experience as an Associate to a Judicial Officer will be highly regarded.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• strong policy design and development skills, with proven ability to formulate and communicate policies and recommendations
• proven critical thinking and problem solving abilities, showcasing your ability to resolve issues through a deep understanding of relevant guidelines
• superior interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders
• strong collaboration and a desire to develop others through active support and practical assistance
• a strong commitment to service excellence practices through continuous improvement initiatives

 

Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a tertiary qualification in law.

Experience and/or qualifications as a workplace trainer will be highly regarded.

 

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume, clearly articulating your experience as an associate and/or in court management duties
• a short cover letter including a statement outlining your interest in the role
• any notable periods of unavailability during the fixed term period

 

Please note all applications will be reviewed and candidate/s may be selected without interview.

 

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, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.