Registrar - Family Violence
5 days ago
This is a fixed term VPS 4 Family Violence Registrar position at Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court.
- The role forms part of a leadership team to supervise and develop staff within the SFVC registry.
- The role is supported by managers, peers and a motivated multidisciplinary team.
- You will also have access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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.
MCV
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and 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 venues, 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.
MCV is responsible for delivery of 26 of the 227 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) and is impacted by the delivery of approximately 100 other RCFV recommendations. MCV has a strong commitment to improving the safety of families living with violence engaged with the court and working as part of an integrated response. The implementation of these recommendations will strengthen MCV's capacity to achieve this goal. Specialist Family Violence Courts (SFVCs) have been established at all headquarter courts across Victoria. The objectives of the SFVCs are to provide:
- specialist support and effective legal responses for all victims and perpetrators
- better and safer access to the courts and specialist services
- appropriate joint responses for victims and perpetrators
- a skilled and sensitive workforce.
About the Role
The Family Violence Registrar contributes to the Court's response to family violence, working alongside the judiciary, SFVC Manager, court registrars, support workers, police, legal services and other support services to effectively manage cases involving victims and perpetrators of family violence. The Family Violence Registrar builds relationships with key stakeholders, establishes and maintains links with community services and agencies in their local area, promotes information sharing amongst agencies and makes appropriate referrals. The position operates within a complex, demanding and sensitive environment that requires the capacity to exercise sound judgement. The Family Violence Registrar provides a point of specialist contact for court users involved in proceedings arising from or including allegations of family violence, assists parties to understand court processes and services available, and liaises with all legal and non-legal support services.
About You
The FV Registrar will have a demostrated understanding of the dynamics of family violence and its impacts on victim survivors, as well as extensive knowledge of the legislation, practices, procedures and policies applicable to Victorian Courts and Tribunals. You will have well developed planning and organisation skills. The ability to engage with people and organisations from varying backgrounds. Be able to motivate and develop individuals and teams, and ultimately lead service excellence from a basis of integrity and respect.
How to apply
- 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.
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