Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MC2598EC
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'.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible, and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
Many people who appear before the Court face underlying issues such as trauma, substance use, mental illness, and unstable housing, which often drive their involvement with the justice system.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) offers targeted support through programs like the Specialist Family Violence Courts, the Court Integrated Support Program (CISP), Assessment and Referral Court (ARC), Koori Court, and Drug Court. These are delivered by a dedicated team of practitioners, case managers, and Koori Court Officers to assist judicial decision-making and improve outcomes.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Manager to lead a small team of specialists to design, deliver, and improve court programs that make a real difference. The team comprises court program experts who bring deep knowledge in program design, risk and needs assessment, and case planning and formulation.
The Senior Manager is responsible for maintaining the policies, procedures, and frameworks that ensure programs and services comply with legislative and operational standards. Additionally, the role will identify opportunities for continuous improvement, reform, and strategic innovation in service design and delivery.
You'll work closely with judicial officers and stakeholders to drive reform, ensure consistent service delivery, and lead strategic initiatives.
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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.