Senior Registrar, Dandenong 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.
The Dandenong Court registry supports a diverse range of services and programs and incorporates a number of specialist jurisdictions and programs including the Drug Court, CREDIT/ Bail Support Program, CISP, VOCAT, Diversion, ARC and the Specialist Family Violence services.
About the Role
The Senior Registrar is responsible for managing the operational functions of the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, and ensuring all legal, quasi-judicial and administrative functions are provided in accordance with the various Acts, Rules and Regulations across all relevant jurisdictions.
Working collaboratively with the Regional Coordinating Magistrate, the Principal Registrar and the Senior Manager Court Operations – Metropolitan, the Senior Registrar will play a pivotal role in initiating, building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, providing high level authoritative advice to the Court’s Executive including the Chief Magistrate and Chief Executive Officer.
The Senior Registrar will participate and contribute to the Court’s strategic planning and direction. The Senior Registrar will also work with the Principal Registrars of VoCAT and the Children’s Court, to oversee those jurisdictions in the region.

About You

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of legislation, practices, policies and procedures applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals.
• Works in a manner that shapes and supports the strategic direction and priorities of CSV Committed to delivering quality outcomes and services.

How to apply

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• 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.
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