Court Services Victoria Act 2014

The Courts Council must appoint a person as Chief Executive Officer of Court Services Victoria.

The appointment is to be an executive appointment under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004.

Subject to subsection (5), the appointment is on the terms and conditions (including remuneration and allowances) fixed by the Courts Council.

The Chief Executive Officer—

holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in his or her instrument of appointment; and

is eligible for re-appointment for a further term or terms.

In fixing the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer, the Courts Council must comply with any guidelines issued by the State in relation to executive remuneration for public entities in the public sector.