Family Violence Respondent Practitioner

7 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Magistrates Court

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Family Violence Workers

Reference: VG/MC2445A
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
- Varied career progression opportunities within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation
- Professional development planning and opportunities

**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**

Use your skills and knowledge of family violence to provide a non-legal response to Respondents (PUV's) in Family Violence matters during the court process. Through single session engagements with Respondents, you will play a key role in holding respondents accountable using non-collusive practice and motivational interviewing techniques. You will utilise the MARAM framework and share risk-relevant information under the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme to support the management of risk and safety to Affected Family Members (Victim Survivors).

As a part of your assessment, you will also make appropriate referrals into the community, including referrals to behaviour change interventions, mental health and alcohol and drug treatments where appropriate. You will also support the work of the Court.

Mandated Counselling Order program via conducting eligibility assessments for mandated behaviour change programs. You will establish and maintain relationships and work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Judiciary, Court Registrars, and community-based organisations and maintain accurate, professional case notes and record keeping. In return for your contribution you will receive the following:

- ongoing supervision and professional development
- competitive remuneration and annual salary increase as provided for in the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2020
- varied career progression opportunities within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation
- professional development planning with opportunity for eligible annual progression payments
- great support within the family violence practitioner team

**About you**

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in a related therapeutic discipline such as social work, psychology, or social sciences, and demonstrated experience and knowledge of Family Violence including drivers, risks and issues that can exacerbate family violence risk.

You will also bring with you sound skills in the provision of support, crisis containment and risk assessment as well as a demonstrated ability to promote Respondent accountability and identify and work against collusion.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a detailed cover letter

A Key Selection Criteria will not be required.

**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.

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.



  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Magistrates Court **Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725 Occupation: Family Violence Workers Reference: VG/MC2626B - Ongoing permanent VPS4 position - Various opportunities across Victoria - Ongoing supervision and professional development **About us** The Magistrates' Court of...


  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Magistrates Court **Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725 Occupation: Family Violence Workers Reference: VG/MC0815B - Ongoing supervision and professional development - Varied career progression opportunities within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation - Professional...


  • Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Ongoing Organisation: Magistrates Court **Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905 Occupation: Family Violence Workers Reference: VG/MC2441G - Ongoing supervision - Varied career progression opportunities within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation - Professional development planning...


  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Full time / Ongoing Organisation: Magistrates Court **Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725 Occupation: Family Violence Workers Reference: VG/MC0368C - Ongoing permanent VPS4 position - Various opportunities across Victoria - Ongoing supervision and professional development **About us**: The Magistrates'...


  • Melbourne, 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...


  • Melbourne, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    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...


  • Melbourne, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time

    McAuley Community Services for Women is no ordinary community service. McAuley supports women and children into safe and sustainable living, regardless of their entry point, complexity, need or recovery time. McAuley is a ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea. In addition to this, feminism, intersectionality,...


  • North Melbourne, Australia Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Full time

    **Introduction**: Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis...


  • Melbourne South Eastern Suburbs, Australia KLC Recruitment Full time

    **Dandenong | Cranbourne | Pakenham Locations**: - **Ongoing Contracts | Full-Time and Part-Time**: - **$93 - 98K + Superannuation | Salary Packaging Available** **About the Opportunity** Our well-known NFP client has several vacancies for Family Violence Practitioners at their offices based in Dandenong, Cranbourne, and Pakenham. These are ongoing...


  • Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Peninsula Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, Nursing Reference: 34531 - **Hybrid working available - laptop and phone provided**: - **Salary approx. $96,000 based on EA and experience (pro rata)**: - **5 weeks...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tradewind Australia Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Family Violence Practitioner to join our team at Tradewind Australia in Melbourne.About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to work as a Senior Family Violence Practitioner, providing ongoing supports and assessments to ensure needs and safety are being met for victims of family violence and children.You will hold family...


  • North Melbourne, Australia Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Full time

    **Introduction**: The Family Violence Crisis Specialist (Intake and Assessment) will work as part of the Victorian state-wide Family Violence service, providing a specialist first response to victim-survivors seeking safety from family violence. The role requires the highest level of professionalism, ethical behaviour and compassion. **Description**: **PAY...


  • North Melbourne, Australia Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Full time

    **Introduction**: Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis...


  • Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Peninsula Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 35231 **- Family Violence Intake and Assessment Practitioner** - **Hybrid working available - laptop and phone provided**: - **Salary approx. $96,000 based on EA and...


  • Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Peninsula Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 35231 **- Family Violence Intake and Assessment Practitioner** - **Hybrid working available - laptop and phone provided**: - **Salary approx. $96,000 based on EA and...