Court Administration Officer

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.

The Coroners Court is responsible for: 

• Independently investigating deaths and fires. Certain deaths and fires are reported to the Coroners for independent investigation. Their investigations seek to establish the facts - when, where, how, and why the death or fire happened.
• Reducing preventable deaths. Wherever possible, the Coroner will suggest ways to prevent similar deaths or fires by making well informed and practical recommendations, based on the evidence before them. 
• Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice. The court regularly reports on data and trends regarding preventable deaths in Victoria to help inform public health responses. 

CCOV regularly reports on data and trends regarding preventable deaths in Victoria to help in For more information on the Coroners Court of Victoria, please visit: Coroners Court of Victoria

About the Role

Court Administration Officers provide administrative support to Coroners to ensure the effect Core functions of the role are to:

• Undertake bench clerking in court and redacting coronial material for Coroners. Maintain and manage various records and registers.
• Attend to telephone and counter enquiries from employees, members of the public, intereste Prepare routine correspondence on a range of administrative matters and attend to follow-up.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will be a proven administrative professional with exceptional communications skills and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate a high degree of maturity and sensitivity while understanding work requirements to organise, prioritise and manage time and resources to meet objectives.

For more information on the role, please review the Position Description and read the Day in the Life of a Court Administration Officer.

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter
• as part of the application, a short response to a wellbeing question must be answered: 

Question: Our mental health is just as important as our physical health particularly when it comes to meeting the daily challenges in our life.  What strategies do you use to look after your mental health?   

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.