Operations Manager

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.

 

ChCV

The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) is a specialist court that hears and determines cases in two divisions. The Family Division hears and determines cases involving the care and protection of Victorian children who are at risk of harm. The Criminal Division hears and determines the criminal charges brought against children between the ages of 10-17 years.

As a specialist and dedicated court, we are able to focus solely on responding to the particular needs and interests of children, young people and their families. This focus guides our approach to the delivery of judicial, dispute resolution, registry and support services, as well as the physical environment of our courts.

The ChCV expertly and fairly applies the law in cases involving children and young people. We work closely with youth justice, legal services, child protection and other community-based services to provide a multi-disciplinary court response to address the best interest of children in need of protection, whilst promoting the accountability and rehabilitation of young offenders and in doing so, improving community safety.

 

About the Children's Court at Wyndham

The Wyndham Law Courts delivers critical justice services in Melbourne's growing western suburbs, with state-of-the-art facilities and new digital capabilities.

The new court complex includes a dedicated specialist Children's Court to improve access to justice and outcomes for children, young people and their families in Melbourne's west. The Court hears child protection, intervention order and criminal cases, including custody cases.

The new Children's Court features people-centred facilities, leading edge technological supports, fit for purpose courtrooms, hearing and mediation rooms, and workspaces for key agencies.

The Courts' unique design includes improved safety features, such as in-court privacy screens and separate entrances for court users affected by family violence.

Reflecting a therapeutic approach to justice, the new court includes thoughtful features such as abundant natural light, greenery, and Bunurong artwork to create a culturally welcoming and safe environment.

 

About the role

An exciting opportunity is now available to join our highly collaborative, committed and passionate team in a significant leadership role as the Operations Manager at Wyndham. The position will require the successful candidate to manage and develop staff, cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with judiciary and a range of stakeholders and maintain effective and consistent court and registry operations at the Wyndham Children's Court. 

The Operations Manager works closely with the Senior Registrar, the State Coordinating Registrar and ChCV judicial officers to ensure the delivery of responsive, consistent and effective judicial support and court services in alignment with operations at Children's Courts. The Operations Manager will also work closely with the Senior Registrar and the court's Built Environment team and Court Services Victoria (CSV) to oversee asset maintenance and court security arrangements to ensure court buildings and facilities are safe, secure and fit for purpose.

 

This is a fixed term role until 31 December 2026

 

About you 

This role requires significant technical components as well as team leadership and people management components which require an advanced understanding of the Court's practices, procedures and systems as well as highly developed team leadership skills and experience.

This role will suit someone looking to extend their leadership and people management skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

• Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals

 

How to apply 

Applications must include a:

• cover letter;
• resume;

  

Compressed Working Hours program

ChCV offers a flexible Compressed Working Hours program designed to support work-life balance while ensuring that operations continue uninterrupted. This program allows employees to request one day off per four-week cycle, where operationally feasible with the aim to improve and promote work-life balance. If you're looking for a role that values flexibility and wellbeing, join us!

 

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff across the 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.