Registrar, Warrnambool Magistrates' Court

at  Court Services Victoria

About Us
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
Registrars of the Magistrates’ Court perform a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the Court’s registries in Victoria. These may include in-court (bench clerk) duties, client-contact (telephone and counter) enquiries, and back-of-office administrative responsibilities. The role may be performed in a range of jurisdictional contexts, including Civil, Criminal, Family Violence, VOCAT, Diversion, as well as the Children’s as required.
Registrars are also required to exercise powers conferred under the Magistrates’ Court Act 1989, other Acts and Rules. These powers involve the preparation and processing of administrative and statutory documentation and the exercise of discretionary quasijudicial and statutory powers using professional judgment in applying legislative requirements, established rules and precedents, and the Court’s Practice Directions.
Registrars are required to liaise with a number of stakeholders including the judiciary, Victoria Police, Office of Public Prosecutions, legal practitioners, various court user groups as well as members of the public.
This role requires someone who has both an advanced understanding of the Court’s protocols and procedures and well-developed team-leadership experience.

About You

• As a Registrar of the Magistrates’ Court, perform appropriate legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions relating to the day-to-day and ongoing operations of the Court, under limited direction from the Registrar of the court.
• Provide information and authoritative advice on court and tribunal procedures and practices, including applying legislation relating to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with the judiciary, magistracy, external organisations, groups and individuals that interface with the court.
• Operate relevant computer systems, including case management systems such as Courtlink, CLMS & ICMS Assist with the supervision of staff.

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 get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. careers@courts.vic.gov.a

Please refer the Job description for details