Co-ordinating Registrar, Sunshine

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Registrar Court Coordinator for the Sunshine Magistrates' Court. You will oversee court listings, manage caseflow, lead registry staff and ensure operations meet legal and organisational requirements.

This senior leadership role offers a chance to influence service delivery, build partnerships across the justice sector and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals.
• Experience in caseflow management and court listing.
• Ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the court's listing and caseflow management functions to support timely progression of matters.
• Provide expert advice on court procedures, protocols and operational practices.
• Analyse court data and performance trends to inform decision-making and operational improvements.
• Lead, develop and support a high-performing team, fostering capability and professional growth.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with judicial officers, Victoria Police, legal practitioners and government agencies.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and initiatives that enhance court operations.

Skills

Court listing

Caseflow management

Stakeholder engagement

Operational leadership

Job description

• Key leadership role within the Sunshine Region and broader Regional Leadership Group. Fixed term until October 2027
• Drive court operations and caseflow outcomes in a complex, high-volume jurisdiction
• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment with significant technical and leadership responsibilities

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 Registrar Court Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in the efficient operation of the Sunshine Magistrates' Court. Working closely with the Senior Registrar and Regional Coordinating Magistrate, you will oversee court listings, manage caseflow, lead a team of registry staff, and ensure court operations meet legislative and organisational requirements.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced court professional to influence service delivery, drive continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships across the justice sector.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the court's listing and caseflow management functions to support the timely progression of matters.
• Provide expert advice on court procedures, protocols and operational practices.
• Analyse court data and performance trends to inform decision-making and operational improvements.
• Lead, develop and support a high-performing team, fostering capability and professional growth.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with judicial officers, Victoria Police, legal practitioners, government agencies and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and initiatives that enhance court operations.

About You

You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals, including legislation, policies and court procedures.
• Strong experience in caseflow management, court listing practices and operational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing capability and driving performance.
• Sound judgement and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, high-volume and sensitive environment.

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 commun ity 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.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm