Registrar, Manager Operations, Dandenong
- Location: Melbourne - Southern Metro
- Job Function: Community Services
- Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Registrar, Manager Operations, Dandenong
- A key leadership role within the Magistrates’ Court at Dandenong, overseeing daily registry operations across criminal, civil and family violence jurisdictions.
- Be part of a collaborative environment and work alongside judiciary and senior leaders
- Career growth and ongoing professional development opportunities
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| Department: | Magistrates Court |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Southern Metro |
| Reference: | VG/MC1215NSK |
| Closing Date: | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing |
| Attachments: | PD MC1215 Registrar, Manager Operations Dandenong.pdf (PDF, 317KB) |
| Contact: | David Howard david.howard@courts.vic.gov.au |
- A key leadership role within the Magistrates’ Court at Dandenong, overseeing daily registry operations across criminal, civil and family violence jurisdictions.
- Be part of a collaborative environment and work alongside judiciary and senior leaders
- Career growth and ongoing professional development opportunities
Position Details
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 Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.
MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the pivotal role of Registrar. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you will oversee the full operations of a court complex, driving excellence across legal, quasi-judicial, and administrative functions.
As Registrar, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective delivery of justice services while leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, complex judicial environment. You will also provide trusted, authoritative advice to judicial officers and senior stakeholders, contributing directly to the Court's strategic direction.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead court operations and registry services
- Manage, develop and motivate staff
- Monitor performance and improve service delivery
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across government and the justice sector
- Provide high-level advice and contribute to strategic planning
- Oversee facilities, security and compliance
This is more than an operational role — it's an opportunity to influence outcomes that have real impact on the Victorian community.
About You
- Proven leadership in complex, high-pressure environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Sound judgement and a focus on service excellence
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across judiciary, government and community
- Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent (desirable)
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.
Job details
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| Job Reference: | VG/MC1215NSK |
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| Location: | Melbourne - Southern Metro |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Community Services |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing |
| Date posted: | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Attachments: | PD MC1215 Registrar, Manager Operations Dandenong.pdf (PDF, 317KB) |
| Contact: |
David Howard
david.howard@courts.vic.gov.au
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