About Us
Court Services Victoria (CSV) provides corporate and facility services to support the operations of Victoria's courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court, the County Court, the Magistrates' Court, the Children's Court, and the Coroners Court, as well as the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Judicial College of Victoria.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV), part of the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, plays a vital role in delivering justice across metropolitan and regional areas. Handling over 300,000 cases annually at 51 venues, MCV accounts for around 90% of all cases heard in Victorian courts. The Court is committed to being innovative, accessible, and responsive, providing high-quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
This role supports therapeutic court programs such as Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) and Navigation and Triage (NAT) Program at Shepparton Magistrates' Court, focusing on assisting individuals with complex needs through a client-centred, problem-solving approach. It involves leading a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with justice, health, and community agencies to improve outcomes and enhance community safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of case managers working with clients on bail
- Support the management and leadership of other Family Violence, Koori Court and other programs as required
- Assist individuals facing social or cultural disadvantage, including mental illness, disability, or substance abuse
- Promote rehabilitation and behavioural change through therapeutic approaches
- Collaborate with government departments, police, and community agencies
- Support the expansion of specialist courts and improve court user experience
Our benefits
- We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
- Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
- Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
- Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment
About You
- Tertiary qualification (Diploma level or higher highly desirable) in a relevant field such as case management, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or similar
- Demonstrated experience or capability in managing clients with complex needs, with strong knowledge in areas such as mental health, substance use, family violence, or homelessness
- Proven ability or experience in supervising case managers, particularly in managing clinical risk and mitigation strategies, within a specialised area of practice
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
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 secure 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.
📌 Team Leader
🏢 Court Services Victoria
📍 Shepparton