Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $225,000 - $290,600
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/C01099DR
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.
About the Role
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to drive Aboriginal self-determination and cultural reform across Victoria's Courts Group. As Executive Director, Dhumba Murmuk Djerring, you will provide expert operational and policy leadership, build strong relationships across jurisdictions, and work closely with Aboriginal communities, the Aboriginal Justice Caucus, and judicial officers.
Key responsibilities include:
This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change within Victoria's justice system — empowering Aboriginal voices, strengthening partnerships, and shaping a culturally safe future across all courts and tribunals.
About You
You are a respected and strategic leader with deep knowledge of Victoria's Koori communities, culture, and the issues impacting Aboriginal people within the justice system. You bring cultural insight, authenticity, and the ability to influence meaningful change across the justice sector.
You will have:
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measures Provision pursuant to s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
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.