Registrar - Operations Manager, Bendigo

• Drive operational excellence in a complex and dynamic environment
• Ongoing, full-time senior leadership opportunity in the heart of regional Victoria
• Make a genuine difference to court users, the community, and the delivery of justice services

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

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic leader to join the Bendigo Court as a Registrar - Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing all court operations and leading staff across the court complex.

Reporting to the Senior Registrar, you will ensure services are appropriately resourced and delivered to meet organisational priorities and community expectations.  Working in a complex judicial environment, you will ensure legal, quasi-judicial and administrative services are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with organisational objectives. Partnering closely with the Senior Registrar, judiciary and executive leadership, you will provide authoritative advice, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the Court's strategic direction.

This highly visible leadership role also oversees registry operations, facilities management, and the security and maintenance of court buildings, while collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions including VCAT, Children's, County and Supreme Courts.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making capability
• Experience managing competing priorities in a complex environment
• Knowledge of court operations, legislative frameworks, and administrative requirements across jurisdictions
• Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) or equivalent.
• Qualifications or accreditation(s) in leadership and/or management practices (desirable)

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to the effective delivery of justice services across the region.

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 neurodi verse, 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.