Registrar, Office Manager

Overview
Work type: Full time

Salary: $+7,+55 - $111,142

Grade: VPSG4

Occupation: Legal

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/MC1158NS

Career leadership development opportunity within MCV Court Operations
Fixed term until May 2026. Melbourne location
Be part of a supportive and flexible team

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.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately +0 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.


About the role

The role of Registrar - Office Manager working with the General Registry Manager and other Office Manager is responsible for all daily operational tasks in the General Registry including, resource allocation, workflow management, staff training, development and performance management.

In this role you will use your strong technical skills and knowledge to develop and guide staff rotating within the registry and will manage the day to day operational tasks of the registry and liaise with management and key stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely delivery of service.

This a great opportunity to use and build on your leadership skills in a role offering a stepping stone to senior management positions.

What's in it for you
We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
A range of flexible working arrangements
Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About you

The successful applicant must have completed the Registrar trainee program and have delegated authority under the appropriate legislation to be eligible for this role.
This role has significant technical components as well as team leadership and people-management components and, therefore, requires someone who has both an advanced understanding of the Court's protocols and procedures and well-developed team-leadership experience.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

Resume
A short cover letter


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.


Applications close Friday 27 June 2025 at 11.5+PM

Posted 13 June 2025