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Careers in the Court

Employment Opportunities

The Magistrates' Court employs people to perform a variety of roles within the court. These include roles in the following business areas:

• Corporate Services
  • Finance and Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Training and Development
  • Information Technology
• Court Support Services
• Specialist Family Violence Services

These vacancies are advertised when they arise on the Careers@Vic website and the Careers@Justice website.

If you are interested in becoming a Court Registrar, please see the information in the Trainee Court Registrar section below.

Trainee Court Registrars -   Recruitment Open

The next recruitment campaign for trainee court registrars will open on Wednesday 9 May 2012.  Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 23 May 2012.

Candidates are encouraged to find out further information about the role of a trainee court registrar by observing in a court room at any Magistrates’ Court.

Court Registrars provide administrative support to the Victorian Court system, which has sites throughout Victoria. Becoming a Court Registrar requires an extensive training period, which includes formal study together with on-the-job learning.

The requirements of the role include the following:

• Successfully complete the Certificate IV in Government (Court Services).
• Provide exceptional levels of customer service to key stakeholders including the judiciary, police, the legal profession, and members of the public with diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Work alongside the judiciary in the courtroom, performing a wide range of administrative duties.

Trainee Court Registrars are employed at the following locations:

Metropolitan	Regional
Broadmeadows	Bairnsdale
Dandenong	Ballarat
Frankston	Bendigo
Heidelberg	Geelong
Melbourne CBD	Horsham
Moorabbin	Latrobe Valley (Morwell)
Ringwood	Mildura
Sunshine	Shepparton
Children's Court	Wangaratta
County Court	Warrnambool
	Wodonga

For details of exact locations for each court please refer to "Court Locations".

Some travel between court locations may be required.

You may also be located at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal at 55 King Street, Melbourne. For more information about the Tribunal, go to its website at www.vcat.vic.gov.au

Study requirements

On commencement of employment with the Magistrates' Court, Trainee Court Registrars will be enrolled in Certificate IV in Government (Court Services).  This course consists of some classroom-based study, some private study components and on-the-job learning.  

The course will take two years to complete on a part-time basis and is funded by the Courts.  You will be required to attend the education provider’s CBD campus approximately one day per month for classroom-based study.

At the end of the two years, and the successful completion of all subjects, a Trainee may be appointed as a Qualified Court Registrar. 

What are we looking for?

• Team players with the ability to meet tight deadlines with attention to detail, demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, and competent computer skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional levels of customer service and being sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to organise and prioritise daily work and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• VCE/HSC (or equivalent), tertiary course or work experience in a relevant field.
• Willingness to work at different Court locations within the State.

For further information please download the attached Position Description and Advertisement

Salary

The salary range for a Trainee Court Registrar is - $40,771 - $52,357 plus superannuation (current at October 2010)

The commencement salary for Trainee Court Registrars is $40,771 plus superannuation.

How to apply

Visit www.careers.vic.gov.au to obtain a detailed position description and submit an online written application.  Applications should include a cover letter, resume and completed application form outlining professional skills, knowledge, and personal qualities.

What is the recruitment process and timeline?

Process	Timeline
Applications close midnight Wednesday 23 May 2012	Advertising period Wednesday 9 May to midnight Wednesday 23 May
Stage 1:  Applications are screened and short listed	Approximately 3 weeks Unsuccessful candidates from Stage 1 will be notified via email by mid June
Stage 2: Short listed candidates are invited to an assessment centre where they will participate in an interview and various work related activities.	Completed by mid July Candidates from stage 2 will be notified by the end July of the recruitment outcomes.
Successful candidates are appointed to current vacancies, or go on a waitlist for future vacancies.	Successful candidates will be appointed to immediate vacancies at the conclusion of the recruitment process.  Candidates on the waitlist will be considered for future vacancies within 6 months. The wait list is valid for 6 months.

 

Further information

For more information about the Trainee Court Registrar role, the recruitment process and timelines go to our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Any further questions regarding a career as a Court Registrar can be directed to courtregistrar@magistratescourt.vic.gov.au