Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Family violence
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MC1054NSK
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 Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.
MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
We're seeking a passionate and skilled practitioner to support individuals affected by family violence as they navigate the court process. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of justice, community services, and client advocacy—helping ensure safer outcomes for vulnerable Victorians.
As a Practitioner, you'll provide vital, non-legal support to people affected by family violence—helping them navigate one of the most critical periods of their lives. You'll assess immediate safety risks, develop practical safety plans, and connect clients with specialist services for ongoing support, counselling, and long-term wellbeing.
You'll support clients across all stages of their court journey—before, during, and after hearings—tailoring your approach to individual needs. This support is delivered flexibly, whether in person at safe alternative locations or remotely via Webex, ensuring accessibility and safety.
In this role, you'll also build strong relationships across the service system—working closely with courts, legal services, Victoria Police, and community organisations. You'll play a key part in strengthening referral pathways and ensuring clients receive coordinated, wraparound support when they need it most.
This role is fixed term until June 2027.
About You
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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 p eople, 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.