Judicial Services Coordinator - Criminal Division

Court Services Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Judicial Services Coordinator to support the Criminal Division for a fixed-term of 12 months. You will coordinate judicial support staff, assist judges, and help ensure timely, accurate scheduling and coordination of proceedings.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential matters, and the ability to build strong relationships with judges, chambers staff and stakeholders in a fast-paced court

Qualifications

• Experience supporting judges or court staff.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate judicial support staff and assignments.
• Assist judges and registrars with scheduling and case timelines.
• Liaise with court staff and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Judicial support experience

Job description

• $100,894 per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 4 position)
• Role based in the Melbourne CBD

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 jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

SCV

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

About the Role

Judicial Services Coordinator – Criminal Division

Supreme Court of Victoria

Join the Judicial Services Team of the Supreme Court and play a pivotal role in supporting the judiciary and the effective operation of the Court.

The Judicial Services Team provides high-level support to Judges, Associate Judges and Judicial Registrars, while overseeing the day-to-day management of judicial support staff, including Associates, Personal Assistants/Secretaries and Tipstaves across the Court.

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Judicial Services Coordinator to support the Criminal Division in a fixed-term position for 12 months.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role requiring a proactive, self-motivated professional with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the Court. You will work closely with judges, chambers staff and a range of stakeholders to coordinate services and deliver responsive support in a complex environment.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, confidently and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Sound judgement and discretion when working with confidential, complex and sensitive matters.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder engagement and problem-solving.

A sound knowledge of the court system, the judiciary, and the legal environment in which the Court operates is desirable.

For further information please see attached position description.

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 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.