Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/MC2741NS
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 jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
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.
About the role
In this pivotal role, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership and support to a team of Information Sharing Assessment Officers and Information Sharing Officers. The Team Leader - Supervising Registrar provides an escalation point and provides support and guidance on information sharing process and
practices in line with relevant protocols, ministerial guidelines and the legislative requirements of the:
• Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme
• Child Information Sharing Scheme
• Information Sharing Protocol between Courts and DFFH Child Protection
• Information Sharing Protocol between Courts and the Family and Federal Courts of Australia; and
• National Strategic Framework for Information Sharing between the Family Law Court and family violence and child protection systems
Our benefits
• We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program
• A range of flexible working arrangements
• Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
• Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
• Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment
About you
You will be a highly effective communicator (both verbal and written) and possess sound understanding of the nature and dynamics of family violence and the operation of the family violence jurisdiction within the Magistrates Court of Victoria. Your other strengths will include:
• Certificate IV in Government (Court Services) and/or relevant qualification in family violence or another field would be highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective team player
• Commitment to delivering quality services
• Demonstrated team leadership experience within a complex and sensitive environment, with a focus on development of individual and team capabilities
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
• resume
• a short cover letter
Other information
C SV 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, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.