Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $89,292 - $96,073 Grade: VPS 3.2 Occupation: Community services Location: Grampians - Ballarat Reference: VG/MC2479NSK
* Join a multidisciplinary team of skilled practitioners across Ballarat and the Grampians region
* Apply your expertise to address the underlying causes of offending behaviour
* Full‑time, ongoing role within a committed and purpose‑driven team
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. 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. Court Support Services programs include the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC), and the CISP Remand Outreach Program (CROP). These programs deliver a range of initiatives to support people involved in the court system who may be experiencing social or cultural disadvantage, including substance misuse, disability, mental illness or cognitive impairment. The programs adopt a client‑centred, problem‑solving approach that empowers participants to engage in their rehabilitation and supports positive behavioural change.
About the Role An opportunity is available for an experienced CISP Case Manager to support people on bail with complex needs to engage in rehabilitation and achieve positive behaviour change. Based at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court, this role delivers client‑centred, problem‑solving case management under the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP). You will work holistically with clients experiencing issues such as substance use, mental health challenges, disability or social disadvantage, supporting them to address underlying causes of offending. You will:
* Provide strengths‑based, collaborative case management using evidence‑informed practice
* Assess client needs, risks and motivation, and develop tailored support plans
* Engage clients with optimism and respect, applying motivational interviewing techniques
* Prepare high‑quality reports and speak confidently to your work in a court setting
* Build strong relationships with court stakeholders and external service providers
* Navigate and coordinate local service systems to reduce barriers to support
* Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality in a sensitive environment
About You
* A tertiary qualification related to case management practice with forensic clients is highly desirable (minimum Diploma level). Relevant disciplines may include social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol studies, or another related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
* You are motivated to apply and further develop your skills to support forensic clients to achieve positive behaviour change.
* You value working as part of a supportive, inclusive and diverse team environment.
How to apply Click the &# 8216;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.
Applications close Tuesday 12 May Posted 28 April 2026