Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CS041NS
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 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 Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:
Why join CCOV
Working at CCOV offers:
About the Role
Make a meaningful impact. Lead with purpose. Support families with dignity and respect.
The Coroners Court of Victoria is seeking an experienced and culturally grounded Aboriginal Family Engagement Manager to lead critical work supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through the coronial investigation process.
In this senior leadership role, you will enhance the Court's cultural responsiveness, improve family experiences, and contribute to prevention and systemic change.
You will lead the Aboriginal Engagement team and provide expert cultural advice to coroners, ensuring investigations are respectful, informed, and culturally safe. This role is central to strengthening partnerships, improving practices, and driving better outcomes for communities.
Key responsibilities:
About you
You are a respected leader with deep cultural knowledge and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You bring:
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
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.
The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.
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.