Deputy Registrar of Probates

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 Supreme Court of Victoria is seeking an experienced and dedicated legal professional to join the Probate Office as the Deputy Registrar of Probates. This role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the administration of justice, contribute to overseeing one of the Court's highest‑volume jurisdictions, and exercise delegated judicial power at a specialist level.

Key accountabilities include:

• Exercising delegated judicial powers of the Court by issuing legally binding directions and orders in the Probate jurisdiction.
• Assisting the Registrar in overseeing the operations, governance and strategic direction of the Probate Office.
• Providing authoritative legal and procedural guidance on complex probate matters to staff, the profession and court users.

About You

• A skilled legal practitioner with strong analytical capability and experience in succession law.
• An effective leader who can mentor and develop Assistant Registrars and build a high‑performing team culture.
• A clear communicator with excellent judgement, resilience and a commitment to public service and procedural fairness.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a high impact jurisdiction processing approximately 27,000 applications each year.
• Work in a collaborative, values driven environment with access to flexible work arrangements.
• Contribute to innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement within a specialist judicial setting.

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.