This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
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) handles over 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with more than 90% of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year. MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community. The Umalek Balit Program is a court‐based family violence program delivering an integrated, culturally safe response for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending the Magistrates' Court for family violence‐related matters, including civil and criminal proceedings. It provides culturally appropriate guidance, advice, support and referrals to legal and family violence services for both victim survivors and people who use family violence and is overseen by the Koori Justice Branch.
About the Role
The Koori Family Violence Practitioner (KFVP) is a key frontline role supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending the Magistrates' Court for family violence‐related matters. Based at Melbourne and Heidelberg Magistrates' Court, this role reports to the Court Services Manager and is professionally supported by Senior Koori Practice Advisors, working as part of the broader Koori Justice Unit. The KFVP provides culturally safe, trauma‐informed support, undertakes intake and risk assessments, facilitates referrals, engages with community and stakeholders, and contributes to improved outcomes for Aboriginal court users and their families.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide culturally safe, non‐legal support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people attending court for family violence matters.
* Conduct intake and risk assessments and connect clients with legal, counselling and case management services.
* Support people who use family violence through referrals that promote accountability and address underlying issues.
* Engage with community and stakeholders, including delivering outreach to other court locations.
* Maintain confidential records, contribute to program improvement and uphold culturally safe, trauma‐informed practice.
* Travel to other court venues is required, including occasional overnight travel.
About You
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. To ensure that the intention of the recruitment process is maintained, a 'Confirmation of Aboriginality' document will be required; preferred applicants are also welcomed to attach this as part of their application.
* Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and contemporary issues.
* Ability to engage respectfully and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and stakeholders.
* Experience working with clients with complex needs.
* Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Aboriginal Health, or a related field are desirable.
* Alternatively, significant experience working in family violence, criminal justice, community welfare or related areas will be considered.
How to Apply
Include the following in your application:
* Resume
* A short cover letter
CSV is the employer of staff at the Courts Group and is committed through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across its workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage diversity. CSV conducts pre‐employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening, to ensure a safe and respectful workplace.
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