Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: VG/MC0520NS
* Make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal families and communities
* Ongoing role based in Shepparton
* Work within a culturally supportive and values‐driven environment
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.
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 Shepparton 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 applicant/s, you are also welcomed to attach th is as part of your 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.
Required Documents
* resume
EEO Statement
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.
Applications close Wednesday 3 June
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