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Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, County Court of Victoria2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
About Us
The County Court of Victoria (CCV), led by the Chief Judge, is Victoria's principal trial Court and comprises over 90 judicial officers. Its purpose is to hear and determine matters in a fair, timely, efficient and accessible way. Operating in Melbourne and at 11 regional locations, the County Court presides over more than 10,000 cases a year across Criminal, Commercial and Common Law.
About The Role
Reporting to the Chief Judge, the CEO leads over 300 staff to provide judicial support in court and chambers and perform public facing registry services. The CEO is accountable for the Court's administrative services and with the Chief Judge drives the to be an innovative, accessible court delivering fair, transparent and efficient justice.
The role is influential in driving positive reform to operations, optimising the utilisation of resources and developing programs that enhance the Court's sustainability. In leading a multi-disciplinary team, the CEO will uphold exemplary standards and foster a high-performing, accountable and transparent culture.
Working collaboratively with, and reporting on some matters to the CEO of Court Services Victoria (CSV), the appointee will play a key role in the realisation of the benefits of the CSV shared services model. The position represents the Court with external stakeholders within government and non-government sectors to integrate policy and the delivery of services.
About You
The County Court seeks an experienced leader that can make a lasting impact as we transform to a future-ready court of excellence that reinforces public trust and confidence in the justice system.
The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen with proven experience in driving strong financial performance. Outstanding leadership that can inspire an engaged a values driven workforce is essential, as is excellent stakeholder engagement skills that will be needed across internal teams and external partners.
Contact and applications close date
For a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Tina Parras, Executive Director, People Services at Tina.Parras@courts.vic.gov.au
Click the apply now button ensuring you include the following in your application:
- Resume
- A cover letter with a response as to how your skills and experience align to the key selection criteria outlined in the advertisement (no more than 2 pages).
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.
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