Careers

With 51 locations around the state, we handle approximately 90 per cent of matters that come before Victorian courts. We promote a genuine commitment to work / life balance, including:

• additional leave options 
• staff wellbeing programs 
• flexible working conditions 
• study assistance 
• internal and external training 
• career development opportunities.

We offer full time, part-time, ongoing and fixed-term positions across a diverse range of roles.

Magistrates' Court of Victoria’s vision is that all employees access and enjoy the same rights, responsibilities, resources and opportunities regardless of their gender, identity or cultural beliefs. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women.

To view our current vacancies, see the Victorian Government careers website. Vacancies are listed under Court Services Victoria.  

Before you apply

You should learn as much as you can about the Magistrates’ Court role in Victoria’s court system.

When advertising a position, contact details are provided so you can seek more information about the role. If you decide to make contact, please help us to help you by preparing your questions in advance.

For information about the recruitment process, see the application process page on the Victorian Government careers website.

Work experience

We offer a work experience program for school students aged 15 and over.   

Interested school students should follow the steps below.   

• Contact your nearest Magistrates' Court and find out if a work experience placement is available. Organise a start date if the court has a placement.   
• Complete a work experience arrangement form – the form - and send it to the Magistrates’ Court where you will be doing the work experience.
• The Magistrates’ Court will complete its part of the form and post it back to you. 
• Send the form to your school so they can complete the appropriate section. 
• Send a copy of the form back to the relevant Magistrate’s Court so your placement can be confirmed.