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'.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
Specialist Courts and Programs within the Magistrates' Court lead therapeutic and solution-focused justice initiatives to address the root causes of offending and reduce re-offending. Services include Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), Assessment and Referral Court (ARC), Diversion, Drug Court, Koori Court, Specialist Family Violence Courts, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, and Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal
About the role
The role is responsible for a range of administrative functions that supports the daily operations of the therapeutic services (CISP, ARC, Family Violence and Koori Court) at Courts in the Gippsland region. The role is based at Latrobe Valley Law Courts and may require travel to other locations throughout the Gippsland region.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle reception duties and respond to enquiries from clients, court staff, and stakeholders
* Provide administrative support for CISP, ARC, Family Violence, and Koori Court programs, including data entry, filing, and records management
* Coordinate client referrals and assist with bookings for assessments
* Support managers and case managers with documentation and enquiries
* Travel to other court locations throughout the Gippsland region to assist where required
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
* A range of flexible working arrangements
* 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
* Proactive and organised with strong administrative experience
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 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.