Registrar Bail and Remand Court

About Us

Court Services Victoria (CSV) provides corporate and facility services to support the operations of Victoria's courts and tribunals, including the Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Together, these entities form the ‘Courts Group', which includes the Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners Courts, VCAT, and CSV itself.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV), part of the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, plays a vital role in delivering justice across metropolitan and regional areas. Handling over 300,000 cases annually at 51 venues, MCV accounts for around 90% of all cases heard in Victorian courts. The Court is committed to being innovative, accessible, and responsive, providing high-quality services to the Victorian community.

About the role

The Registrar, BaRC supports the operations of the Bail and Remand Court through legal, administrative, and quasi-judicial duties. This shift-based role includes evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and involves working closely with the judiciary and other justice stakeholders. 

The Registrar is part of a dedicated five‑person team within the Bail and Remand Court unit, supporting court operations across day, evening, and weekend shifts. The Bail and Remand Court plays a vital role in ensuring continuous access to justice for accused persons. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build skills, work with greater autonomy, and gain experience across multiple court registries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform legal and administrative tasks under the Magistrates' Court Act
• Work in a small team across day, evening, and weekend shifts
• Liaise with judiciary, police, legal professionals, and other stakeholders
• Use court systems and assist with staff supervision and training
• Contribute to policy development and end-of-day court procedures

This is a shift based role operating within a roster that includes evenings, weekends and public holidays with appropriate shift allowances and entitlements as compensation.

Our benefits

• We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
• Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
• Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
• Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About you

• Must be a Deputy Registrar or Registrar who has completed the MCV Trainee Court Registrar Program
• Strong registrar skills and ability to manage changing priorities in a small team
• Able to multitask and work closely with diverse stakeholders

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.