• Full-time, ongoing role
  • $76,817 + 11.5% superannuation (VPS 3 position)
  • Role based in the Melbourne CBD (Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to chambers requirements)

About us

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

We are an equal opportunity employer and foster diversity in the workplace.

The Supreme Court of Victoria provides a comprehensive employee benefit program and the opportunity to participate in professional growth and development. 

About the role

The Honourable Associate Justice Steffensen and Associate Justice Barrett seek a highly ambitious, legally qualified individual with post-admission experience to be their next associate. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Associate Judges Division, observing a variety of civil matters, including interlocutory applications and trials. Their Honours practice predominately in the Commercial Court and carry out judicial mediations across the civil jurisdiction. Her Honour Associate Justice Steffensen is also the Senior Master of Funds in Court.

The VPSG3.1 Associate role commences in January 2024. To succeed in this role, you should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, research, and written communication skills, personal qualities suitable for liaising with the profession and public, and a strong academic record.

Duties include:

• Performing administrative tasks, including maintaining court records and preparing material for use by the judge in court.
• Clerking in court;
• Liaising with court staff, the public and the profession;
• Legal research, proofreading and fact-checking;
• Document management and file review; and
• Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing
• Attending judicial mediations

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter
• academic transcript

Applicants are not required to separately address the key selection criteria.

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 get in touch with Dr. Tasha Campo, Senior Manager - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Respect via email to tasha.campo@courts.vic.gov.au or by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak to a People Services Advisor.