Operations and Practice Officer, Family Violence

4 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

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 per cent 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
The Family Violence Operations and Practice Officer will provide a range of high-level administrative and research support to the Family Violence Supervising Magistrate and the FVPPU within a complex and sensitive environment. The role is responsible for supporting the provision of stakeholder communications with Magistrates, senior managers, heads of jurisdictions, the legal community and various other stakeholders. The Operations and Practice Officer will assist the Family Violence Supervising Magistrate and the FVPPU to deliver an effective and timely contribution to the Court's response to Family Violence.
About you
The role requires someone capable of developing and maintaining relationships with judiciary, MCV staff and relevant external stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including word processing, spreadsheets and the design of presentations is required. The role requires the ability to collect and analyse information and data to inform decision making and/or provide recommendations. Experience in providing high-level and confidential support to an Executive Officer or Senior Manager inlcuding experience with event planning and management is required. A background in law and the ability to interpret legislation is desirable including an understanding of court practice.
How to apply
- resume
- a short covering letter

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

**Other Information**:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits. Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19. It is a condition of any offer of employment that applicants for vacant roles with Court Services Victoria agree to comply with any applicable pandemic order or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.
CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.



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