Magistrate, Magistrates' Court of Victoria

This is not a board position.

The Honourable Sonya Kilkenny MP, Attorney-General, seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as a magistrate in the state of Victoria.

Magistrates are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the advice of the Attorney-General.

Expressions of interest are sought from people with substantial legal experience and knowledge of the jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ Court and/or the Children’s Court, who have demonstrated a high level of integrity, sound judgement, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to conduct hearings. Required qualifications and conditions are set out in the Magistrates’ Court Act 1989.

Practitioners with demonstrated experience in family violence, criminal law and/or Children’s Court proceedings are strongly encouraged to apply.

Following appointment, Magistrates if assigned to the Magistrates’ Court will commence at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court and thereafter, as assigned by the Chief Magistrate. Magistrates who are intended to commence in the Children’s Court will be assigned by the President of the Children’s Court in consultation with the Chief Magistrate. Magistrates are required to serve at a regional Court for a minimum of two years.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that Victoria’s courts and tribunals reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Women, people of all ages, LGBTIQ+ people, those with disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people living in rural and regional Victoria and people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be accommodated upon request. If your application progresses, we invite you to discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process.

All expressions of interest are treated confidentially and may be drawn upon on an ongoing basis as vacancies arise.

Applicants who have previously applied and who have a continued interest are encouraged to submit a fresh application to indicate that interest. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. #DJCS

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 17 August 2025.