Victoria's chief coroner Sara Hinchey has quit her job despite being cleared by a judicial watchdog of allegations she took alcohol belonging to the Coroners Court for personal use.

Key points: The Judicial Commission of Victoria found there was no evidence Ms Hinchey took alcohol from her workplace

The Judicial Commission of Victoria found there was no evidence Ms Hinchey took alcohol from her workplace Judge Hinchey said her resignation was due to "philosophical differences" at the Coroners Court

Judge Hinchey said her resignation was due to "philosophical differences" at the Coroners Court She said she looked forward to working in the "warm and collegiate" environment of the County Court

Judge Hinchey stood aside from her role as chief coroner last year as the Judicial Commission of Victoria investigated a workplace complaint involving 92 allegations made against her.

The commission had already dismissed 87 of the allegations against Judge Hinchey in April and referred a further four to the County Court's Chief Judge Peter Kidd.

A final allegation that she had taken alcohol purchased by the court was referred to an investigating panel which today cleared Judge Hinchey.

"The allegation was dismissed as there was no evidence to support it," the commission said in a statement.

Despite the allegations against her being dismissed, Judge Hinchey released a statement shortly afterwards in which she said she had handed her resignation as State Coroner to the Attorney-General.

"I did this despite being cleared of any wrongdoing, because the complaint has exposed philosophical differences about the direction which the Coroners Court should be taking," she said.

"As such, I have concluded that fresh leadership is in the interest of the court."

Judge Hinchey said she was proud of the work she had overseen during her time as chief coroner, particularly improving the time taken to resolve cases for grieving families.

She appeared to criticise the culture within the Coroners Court towards the end of her statement, where she confirmed she would continue to act as a judge in the County Court.

"I look forward to continuing my work as a Judge of the County Court, which is a warm and collegiate environment, where innovation and renewal are embraced," Judge Hinchey said.

"I wish my successor and all those at the Coroners Court well in the future."

In a statement, Attorney-General Jill Hennessy thanked Judge Hinchey for her work at the court.

She said Deputy State Coroner Caitlin English would continue in the role of Acting State Coroner until a permanent appointment was made.