Associate to Associate Justice Ierodiaconou

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.

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

The Honourable Associate Justice Mary-Jane Ierodiaconou seeks a highly ambitious, legally qualified individual to be her Honour's next associate. Post-admission experience is highly desirable. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain invaluable mentorship from the Principal Associate Justice and be exposed to complex interlocutory applications and trials. Her Honour sits predominantly in the Common Law Division and manages a small generalist case load, presiding over the following specialist lists:

• Personal Injury
• Dust Diseases
• Institutional Liability
• Trusts, Equity, Probate
• Employment and Industrial Law
• Property

The successful candidate will commence in February 2026. These are busy judicial chambers, so you must be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, meeting firm deadlines, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, research, time management and drafting skills. Additionally, the role requires strong attention to detail, superior written and oral communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a strong academic record.

Duties include:

• Administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court;
• clerking in court and drafting orders;
• legal research;
• proofreading and fact-checking;
• assisting with the production of judgments;

How to Apply:

Submit the following documents via the ‘apply now' button:

• Cover letter;
• Resume; and
• A copy of their academic transcript

The closing date for applications is midnight, Monday, 12 January 2026. Applications may be considered before the closing date. Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Letischa Bien, Judicial Services Coordinator, on 03 8600 2093 or at Letischa.bien@supcourt.vic.gov.au 

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.