Executive Director, Operations

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.

CCV

The County Court (‘the Court'), is Victoria's principal trial court. Its purpose is to hear and determine matters in a fair, timely, efficient and accessible way. The Court sits between the Supreme and Magistrates' Courts in Victoria's court hierarchy and operates independently from executive government.

The Court hears a diverse range of criminal and civil matters, including almost all criminal offending with 90 per cent of jury trials being held in the Court. The Court hears matters in Melbourne and in 12 regional locations across Victoria.
The Court has 74 permanent judges, up to 10 engaged reserve judges and seven judicial registrars supported by 335 staff. The Court's judicial officers and staff deal with 11,500 matters annually.

The Court is committed to the principles of Court Excellence as outlined in the International Framework for Court Excellence and is focused on improving timeliness, expanding early dispute resolution, modernising technology and strengthening organisational capability.

About the Role

The Executive Director Operations is a member of the Court's Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of the Court's criminal and civil registries and the Court's law reform and policy team.

You will provide authoritative strategic advice to the Chief Judge and CEO on issues facing Court operations and service delivery through the development and implementation of strategic frameworks to strengthen organisational performance and support for evidence-based decision making.

Leading service delivery improvements, implementation of legislative change, the development of demand-based funding bids, performance improvements and strategic stakeholder engagement activities will be key responsibilities ensuring long term effectiveness and sustainability of the Court.

You will need to execute exceptional stakeholder management skills to build trusted partnerships and influence senior stakeholders within a complex operating environment.

Responsibilities include:

• leading the planning and implementation of strategic registry-wide reform projects
• overseeing the development of operational responses to legislative and regulatory reform proposals set by government
• contributing to the Court's strategic planning and improvement agenda, developing and maintaining strong relationships with Court Services Victoria and related stakeholders
• collaborating with the Court's data and performance reporting team to produce compelling real time dashboards and business intelligence to guide evidence-based decision making
• developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of demand drivers and pressures across the Criminal, Common Law and Commercial Divisions
• driving a high-performing, safe and adaptable workplace culture through continuous improvement, responsive leadership and employee engagement

The Executive Director is required to actively promote a health, safety and wellbeing culture by modelling commitment and supporting staff to be aware of, and comply with, health, safety and wellbeing principles and practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working at a senior level in complex and dynamic environments and leading teams in this context.

You will also have:

• proven policy design and development experience with clear evidence of critical analysis skills
• notable experience in leading teams in a complex setting and across disciplines
• exceptional stakeholder relationship skills with experience developing relationships in a multi-stakeholder environment to influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• strong awareness of organisational context through an understanding of impacts by external events and changing stakeholder needs
• demonstrated contributions to strategic change, planning and resource allocation to meet business objectives
• well established leadership, developing capabilities in others to sustain excellence in meeting client needs
• reliable ability to work under broad direction with autonomy in identifying key deliverables and work programs

For further information on the key selection criteria, see the Position Description.

Qualifications

Mandatory tertiary qualifications, preferably post graduate level, in public administration or management, along with experience in a similar role.

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a short cover letter
• a brief statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria (not exceeding two pages)
• a copy of your academic transcript

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.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.