Manager - Family Violence Programs, Mcv Family

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / until 30 June 2026

Organisation: Magistrates Court

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Family Violence Workers

Reference: VG/C00498
- Lead the rollout of new counselling programs for respondents to Family Violence Intervention Orders to promote accountability and encourage behaviour change.
- Drive quality service responses and connect innovative programs to building new knowledge and continuous improvement.
- Contribute specialist knowledge and skills to the leadership of the Family Violence Division of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

**About us**

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 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. This workstream, a part of the MCV's Family Violence Division, is responsible for delivery of the Court Mandated Counselling Orders Program.

**About the role**

The Manager - Family Violence Programs provides program oversight and supports the design and implementation of new programs and improvements to existing family violence programs, including the Court Mandated Counselling Orders Program.

The role requires program and policy expertise across justice and family violence service systems to influence, lead and deliver quality programs and service reform across the Court.

**About you**

MCV is seeking an experienced leader, with relevant qualifications and the ability to drive program reform, oversee contracts and support staff. You will have a strong understanding of family violence, especially its intersections with courts and the justice system.

You will be able to work flexibly with new and developing programs, as well as helping to shape contributions to emerging evidence about what works to change the behaviour of people using family violence.

**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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