Court Registry Lead — Operations & People Management

Childrens Court; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) is seeking a Registry Manager to oversee daily Court registry operations, including case management and listing functions. The role provides authoritative policy advice and leads staff, while fostering strong relationships with judicial officers and stakeholders to ensure efficient court services.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, support performance management, and work closely with the judiciary and court staff to deliver effective registry

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the Children’s Court of Victoria.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading and supporting teams to achieve operational outcomes.
• Ability to align team activities with organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• overseeing day-to-day Court registry operations, including legal, administrative and quasi-judicial functions
• providing authoritative advice on Court policies, practices and procedures
• supporting the development and implementation of operational policies and initiatives
• assisting with the leadership, development and performance management of staff
• building and maintaining effective relationships with judicial officers and key stakeholders
• preparing reports, correspondence and other operational documentation
• coordinating listing and case management activities to support efficient service delivery
• working collaboratively to support effective Court operations and case management practices

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Judicial liaison

Communication

Resilience

Job description

The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) is seeking a Registry Manager to oversee daily Court registry operations, including case management and listing functions. The role provides authoritative policy advice and leads staff, while fostering strong relationships with judicial officers and stakeholders to ensure efficient court services.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, support performance management, and work closely with the judiciary and court staff to deliver effective registry