Overview
Court Transcript Officer Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Court Services Victoria
Title: Court Transcript Officer
Company: Court Services Victoria
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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.
CSV Digital
CSV Digital provides IT support to all jurisdictions, ensuring reliable and consistent delivery of applications, digital services, and infrastructure. This includes management of core systems, cloud and on-premises environments, and user support to enable seamless day-to-day operations. In addition, CSV Digital offers overarching architectural guidance and security governance across the IT landscape. This ensures that technology solutions are aligned with strategic objectives, follow best-practice standards, and maintain robust security and compliance across all services.
About The Role
Offered on a full-time ongoing basis, the position of Court Transcript Officer (CTO) operates within the Victorian Government Reporting Service (VGRS) which facilitate recording and transcript services to the courts of Victoria within the criminal jurisdiction and coronial matters in the Coroners Court. The role is responsible for the creation and production of transcript within the Victorian courts.
Duties Of The CTO Include
- Transcribing audio-visual court recordings in an accurate and timely manner to the Victorian courts including the Supreme Court, County Court, Court of Appeal, Practice Court, Magistrates' Court and Coroners Court using individual set formats and styles
- Proofreading and editing transcript segments to ensure consistency with court recordings
- Assisting the Court Transcription Team Leader with preparation and distribution of transcript to the VGRS stakeholders
About You
- Typing Speed of a minimum of 75 Words Per Minute (WPM) with 98% accuracy
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office applications and court recording software, with the ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
- Sound working knowledge of the English language, including an understanding of its working, structure, syntax and grammar, with the ability to identify legal, medical, forensic and psychiatric terminology, including Latin phrases
How To Apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
Why Work At Court Services Victoria
- Flexible hours, hybrid and remote work options
- Leave provisions (including purchased leave and generous parental leave)
- Career Development & Mobility
- Access to learning, leadership development, and internal mobility across the VPS
- Opportunities to build broad, transferable public sector capability
- Values‑Led & Inclusive Culture
- Strong commitment to VPS values, integrity, and accountability
- Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety
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, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.
