Hearing and Service Support Officer - Oakleigh

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.

VCAT

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

About the Role

Working at VCAT means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day.

The Hearing and Service Support Officer is a multi-functional role, responsible for delivering front line services to VCAT users, parties in cases and external service providers, providing high quality administrative support through end-to-end processing of applications.

You will work as a part of a small, dedicated team, providing customer service to VCAT users and support to VCAT Members in preparation for and during hearings.

The role will be primarily located onsite at the VCAT Oakleigh Community Based Venue but may be required to work from any VCAT location lincluding regional venues and/or CBD locations, as needed.  

This is a fixed term opportunity until 27 January 2027.

About You

The preferred candidate will need to be a highly flexible and organised team player.  You will demonstrate:

• well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• a passion for customer service, with a focus on service excellence
• problem solving abilities helping to identify improvements to processes and procedures
• a willingness to help shape the future of Community Based Venues

The successful candidate will be required to undertake related induction and first aid officer training as part of their role.

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.