Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/C01176SB
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.
ChCV
The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) is a specialist court that hears and determines cases in two divisions. The Family Division hears and determines cases involving the care and protection of Victorian children who are at risk of harm. The Criminal Division hears and determines the criminal charges brought against children between the ages of 10-17 years.
As a specialist and dedicated court, we are able to focus solely on responding to the particular needs and interests of children, young people and their families. This focus guides our approach to the delivery of judicial, dispute resolution, registry and support services, as well as the physical environment of our courts.
The ChCV expertly and fairly applies the law in cases involving children and young people. We work closely with youth justice, legal services, child protection and other community-based services to provide a multi-disciplinary court response to address the best interest of children in need of protection, whilst promoting the accountability and rehabilitation of young offenders and in doing so, improving community safety.
The Criminal Division, which includes the Children's Koori Court, hears matters relating to children and young people's criminal offending. Our targeted responses balance community safety with the young offender's developmental needs, whilst focussed on the dual need for accountability and promoting the rehabilitation the child.
The Family Division (not to be confused with the Family Court of Australia) hears applications relating to the protection and care of at-risk children and young people.
The Children's Court Clinic is an independent body that conducts assessments and provides reports on children and their families at the request of ChCV magistrates.
Our vision is to provide consistent access for all Victorians to a specialist, independent Children's Court where cases involving children and young people are heard in safe and culturally appropriate environments.
About the Role
The Committal Coordinator is responsible for the listing and management of all cases proceeding in the committal stream of the Children's Court. This includes the listing of filing hearings, committal mentions, committal case conferences and committal hearings.
The role has significant technical components as well as team leadership and people-management components requiring an advanced underestanding of the Court's protocols and procedures and experience in managing people. The position operates within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment that requires the capacity to exercise sound judgement, liaise effectively with the Judiciary, senior officers of the courts and government departments and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Duties include:
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals including applicable legislation, practices, policies and procedures.
You will have the ability to:
Qualifications
A Certificate IV in Court Services or equivalent
How to apply
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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.