Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ5877DR1
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 Victorian courts and tribunals system is varied and each jurisdiction has their own policies, procedures and programs. The Court Services Victoria Dhumba Murmuk Djerring (Koori) Unit was established to give advice and guidance across the jurisdictions on the best ways to provide culturally responsive services to the Victorian Koori Community.
As a coordinating mechanism that is part of Court Services Victoria, the Dhumba Murmuk Djerring (Koori) Unit ensures all jurisdictions have the policies and tools they need to deliver appropriate services to the Koori Community.
The aim of the Dhumba Murmuk Djerring (Koori) Unit is to support the jurisdictions in strengthening the four enablers of self-determination:
About the Role
Offered on a fixed term full-time 6-month basis and reporting to the Excutive Director, Koori Policy & Planning is responsible for developing and implementing a range of strategic initiatives that increase positive engagement with Victorian Koori communities and other stakeholders to deliver effective court initiatives. This includes providing advice and guidance to staff within Victoria's courts and tribunals about working and consulting with the Koori Community. CSV's secretariat to the Aboriginal Justice Forum and support to Courts Koori Committee, prepare high level comprehensive reports. This also includes providing support to the range of governance committees and subcommittees that report to Courts Council.
Key accountabilities include:
About You
This is an Aboriginal Designated position in accordance with Court Services Victoria Designated Positions policy. This position is classified under 'special measures', section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. To ensure that the intention of the recruitment process is maintained, a 'Confirmation of Aboriginality' document is required from applicants.
How to apply
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Other information
CSV is the employer of staff across the 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.