Job Description
About UsThe 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.To meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse community, an unprecedented transformation program is underway to improve the accessibility, quality, and efficiency of Magistrates' Court services. Priorities include improving family safety (as part of the whole-of-Government family violence reform program); implementing new approaches to service delivery; providing better, safer facilities; and enabling the workforce of the future through technology innovation.As part of MCV's Digital Transformation Program, MCV has operationalised a dedicated public enquiry response service. The MCV Service Centre centrally responds to digital public enquiries (via phone, email and webchat), making it simpler and easier to access court services.About the RoleRegistrars are responsible for responding to digital public enquiries within the multijurisdictional MCV Service Centre (via multiple channels). You will be required to exercise powers conferred under the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 and other legislation.These powers involve the preparation and processing of administrative and statutory documentation and the exercise of discretionary quasijudicial and statutory powers using professional judgement to apply legislative requirements, established rules and precedents, and the Court's Practice Directions. Registrars will also be responsible for assisting other service centre staff by providing coaching and training.About YouYou are a Deputy Registrar who has experience in any jurisdiction or you a current VPS3 Registrar looking for a change. You have a client service focus and an interest in working in a new innovative way of providing service.How to applyClick the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:resumea short cover letterOther informationCSV 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 Position Contact listed in the Position Description.Job detailsJob Reference: VG/MC0337ALocation: Melbourne - CBDWork Type: Fixed term - full timeJob Function: LegalClassification: VPSG3Salary Range: $74,580 - $90,558Job Duration: until 23 April 2025Date posted: 18-Jul-2024Application Close Date: 25-Jul-2024Attachments: (PDF, 314KB)Contact:Sanya CecalaSanya.Cecala@courts.vic.gov.auState Government of Victoria
Apply
Go Back