Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/C01905DR1
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 Dhumba Murmuk Djerring Unit
The Dhumba Murmuk Djerring Unit was established to provide strategic and cultural support across courts and VCAT, coinciding with the establishment of the Koori Court. The DMDU continues to ensure that responsive and up-to-date advice and information are available to Koori Staff, Community and all users accessing the courts and VCAT. Collaborating with all jurisdictions, the Unit coordinates the strategic development and delivery of the Victorian Koori justice policies and programs and coordinates the Courts Group wide responses to requests from the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF).
The DMDU also provides policy advice in response to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and secretariat support to the Courts Koori Committee. The Unit also holds an important role within the governance structures of CSV, regularly reporting to sub-committees of, and Courts Council on the CSV and jurisdictional progress of the delivery of Koori projects, initiatives and policies.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Koori Pathways, the Case Practitioner delivers culturally responsive, trauma‑informed support to First Peoples engaging with the Victorian Courts Group, with a particular focus on addressing cultural support gaps in bail matters and Supreme Court proceedings.
The role provides non-legal information, support and coordination for First Peoples appearing in the Supreme Court. This includes assessing immediate safety risks and needs, facilitating referrals to appropriate community-based services for ongoing support, and developing Cultural Pathways Plans documenting coordination for submission to the court.
The Case Practitioner can support court users across all stages of their court journey, tailoring support to individual needs. The role is central to building trust, strengthening cultural safety, and improving access to court services.
A critical component of the role is establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the judiciary, legal services, police, government departments and community organisations. This includes working closely with key partners such as the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) and Victoria Police to ensure effective referral pathways and coordinated support.
Key accountabilities include:
About you
This is a Prioritised role – If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you are encouraged to apply. CSV will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
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.