Koori Court Support Coordinator, Children's Court of Victoria

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Childrens Court

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/C00521
- An exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to the way that Koori children and families experience the Children's Court of Victoria
- Work in a dynamic and progressive jurisdiction
- Become a member of a committed and supportive team
- Opportunity to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders

**About us**

The **Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV)** has jurisdiction under the Act to hear cases involving children and young people up to the age of 18 years, and in some cases up to 19 years.

The **Children's Court Clinic** **(Clinic)** is an independent, state-wide service established by Section 37(1) of the _Children's and Young Person's Act 1989_ _(Vic) _and continued in operation by Section 546(1) of the _Children, Youth and Families Act 2005_ (the Act). It conducts assessments and provides reports on children and their families at the request of ChCV magistrates across Victoria, pursuant to Section 547 of the Act. These assessments assist the judiciary with their decision-making in cases before the Court. The Clinic also has a small treatment function in selected cases and is a teaching facility.

The Clinic has a large clinical team of highly qualified and experienced professionals comprising clinical and forensic psychologists, neuropsychologists, developmental and educational psychologists and consultant psychiatrists, who all have specialist knowledge in the areas of Child Protection and juvenile offending, in addition to a small administrative team.

The **Criminal Division** of the ChCV has jurisdiction to hear and determine summarily all offences (other than murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, child homicide, defensive homicide, culpable driving causing death and arson causing death) where the alleged offender was under the age of 18 but of or above the age of 10 years at the time the offence was committed and under the age of 19 when proceedings were commenced in the court.

The **Children's Koori Court** (Criminal Division) has jurisdiction to hear matters relating to criminal offending by Koori children and young persons, other than sexual offences.

Persons working at the ChCV are employees of Court Services Victoria (CSV), which was established on 1 July 2014 as an independent statutory body corporate to provide corporate and administrative services that support judicial independence in the administration of justice in Victoria.

**About the role**

The Koori Court Support Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of all key administrative and coordination tasks associated with the Melbourne Children's Koori Court by engaging with the Elders and Respected Persons, young people, family, justice, legal,youth justice and other stakeholders.

The Koori Court Support Coordinator will have advanced knowledge of local community support services and provide information and referral to culturally appropriate services, as required.

Reporting to the Koori Services Co-ordinator and working under the local direction of the Melbourne Operations Manager, this position operates within a demanding and sensitive environment that requires the capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality, exercise sound judgement, build relationships and liaise effectively with a range of key stakeholders, court staff and the judiciary.

**About you**
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Koori community.
- A knowledge of Victorian Courts and Tribunals and demonstrated knowledge of child protection, criminal, and family violence legislation, practices, policies, and procedures applicable to the ChCV is highly desirable.

**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.