Senior Registry Practice Advisor

Magistrates Court; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Statewide role with variety

Job summary

Court Services Victoria is seeking an experienced Court Registrar to influence statewide registry practice, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance across Victoria's venues. You will lead complex reviews, coordinate complaints and contribute to strategic projects including a new Case Management System.

This role offers leadership opportunities, a statewide remit and meaningful impact on court operations and service delivery within the Courts Group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Court Registrar with strong understanding of Victorian court operations, registry practices, legislation and procedures.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building effective relationships and communicating confidently with judiciary, court staff and external partners.
• The ability to provide authoritative advice, navigate complex issues and drive continuous improvement across court operations.

Responsibilities

• Review registry practices, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across all court venues.
• Provide authoritative advice on court procedures and legislation.
• Lead complex reviews and investigations, coordinate registry-related complaints.
• Contribute to key strategic projects, including the implementation of the Court's new Case Management System.

Skills

Court Registrar experience

Analytical ability

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a statewide role that offers variety and impact. Fixed term until September 2027
• Take on leadership opportunities by influencing registry practice, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across Victoria
• Lead the development and enhancement of registry procedures and best practices, helping shape the future of court operations and service delivery

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

Reporting to the Senior Manager Registry Practice, this role is responsible for reviewing registry practices, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across all court venues. You will provide authoritative advice on court procedures and legislation, lead complex reviews and investigations, coordinate registry-related complaints, and contribute to key strategic projects, including the implementation of the Court's new Case Management System. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Court Registrar to influence statewide practice, improve service delivery and help shape the future of court operations.

About You

• Experience as a Court Registrar, with a strong understanding of Victorian Court operations, registry practices, legislation and procedures.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building effective relationships and communicating confidently with judiciary, court staff and external partners.
• The ability to provide authoritative advice, navigate complex issues and drive continuous improvement across court operations.

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.