Supreme Court of Victoria

  • Melbourne VIC, Australia

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.

Our Goal

To be an outstanding superior court.

Our Purpose

To safeguard and maintain the rule of law, and to ensure:

o   equal access to justice;

o   fairness, impartiality and independence in decision-making;

o   processes that are transparent, timely and certain;

o   accountability for the Court’s use of public resources; and

o   the highest standards of competence and personal integrity.

For administrative purposes, the Court lies within Court Services Victoria, and is supported by a Chief Executive Officer and approximately 300 staff appointed under the Public Administration Act 2004 and the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2016.

24 Nov, 2025
Full time
Supreme Court of Victoria Melbourne VIC, Australia
Associate to the Honourable Justice Forbes Supreme Court of Victoria Full time; ongoing $79,122 per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position) Role based in the Melbourne CBD The Honourable Justice Forbes is seeking a legally qualified individual to be their Associate commencing in early 2026. Justice Forbes has a background in personal injury and professional negligence law, as well as other general common law related matters.  As a solicitor her Honour conducted a wide variety of personal injury matters for individuals and for large scale group proceedings. As a barrister her Honour advised and appeared for plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters at trial and appellate levels. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the Common Law and Criminal Divisions of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Duties include: Assisting with the production of judgments, including proofreading and editing...
Expiration Date:
14 Dec, 2025
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Supreme Court of Victoria Melbourne VIC, Australia
Associate to the Honourable Justice Gray Supreme Court of Victoria Full time; ongoing $79,122 per annum + 12% superannuation (VPS Grade 3.1 position) Role based in the Melbourne CBD Justice Gray has been a judge of the Supreme Court (Trial Division) since June 2023. He was previously a barrister who practised extensively in public law, in public inquiries, and in commercial and regulatory matters. He is currently judge-in-charge of the Judicial Review and Appeals List, and co-judge-in-charge of the Trusts, Equity and Probate List and the Testators' Family Maintenance List. Justice Gray is seeking a legally qualified individual to join his chambers team as Judge's Associate, commencing in February 2026. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable first hand experience of litigation in the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Duties include: Assisting to co-ordinate and manage the Judge's Practice Court duties...
Expiration Date:
10 Dec, 2025