Family Violence Respondent Practitioner

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 We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Violence Respondent Practitioner (FVRP) to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the Court's response to family violence.
This position works closely with the Family Violence Applicant Practitioner (FVAP), Family Violence Registrar (FVR), court registrars, police prosecutors, lawyers, and support services to ensure the safety of applicants and accountability of respondents.
The FVRP will conduct assessments, facilitate referrals, and provide expert information to Magistrates, while also building strong relationships with community agencies to support behaviour change and reduce the risk of further violence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct Court-ordered assessments and refer respondents to appropriate support services and programs.

• Provide expert information to Magistrates regarding respondent needs and service availability.

• Communicate specialist family violence concepts and court procedures to respondents and stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with privacy and consent protocols.

• Represent the Court at stakeholder meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Update case management systems and prepare reports on service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

• Deliver education and training to internal and external services as required.
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
• Have expert knowledge of family violence support services and demonstrated experience in crisis support, risk assessment, and case coordination.

• You are passionate about supporting people impacted by family violence.

• You have strong skills and experience in client engagement and risk assessment.

• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• You have demonstrated experience working within the family violence service system.
How to apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
• Resume
• A short cover letter 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 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.

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