Registry Manager

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

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.

ChCV

The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) isa specialist court that hears and determines cases in two divisions. The Family Division hears and determines cases involving the care and protection of Victorian children who are at risk of harm. The Criminal Division hears and determines the criminal charges brought against children between the ages of 10-17 years.

As a specialist and dedicated court, we are able to focus solely on responding to the particular needs and interests of children, young people and their families. This focus guides our approach to the delivery of judicial, dispute resolution, registry and support services, as well as the physical environment of our courts.

The ChCV expertly and fairly applies the law in cases involving children and young people. We work closely with youth justice, legal services, child protection and other community-based services to provide a multi-disciplinary court response to address the best interest of children in need of protection, whilst promoting the accountability and rehabilitation of young offenders and in doing so, improving community safety.

About the Role

The Registry Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Court registry, including case management, listing functions and staff leadership. The position supports the delivery of efficient and effective court services, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and works closely with the judiciary, court staff and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensiveknowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the Children's Court of Victoria in addition to:

• the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• resilience and sound judgement in a complex and demanding environment
• confidence in providing advice, managing challenging situations and responding constructively to feedback
• experience leading and supporting teams to achieve operational outcomes
• the ability to align team activities with organisational goals and priorities.

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.