Koori Family Violence Practitioner
2 days ago
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 Koori Family Violence Practitioner (KFVP) will engage with and provide support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people presenting to the courts for Family Violence related matters, irrespective of whether they attend as applicants/victims or respondents/people who use family violence.
The KFVP will assess support needs of clients and provide effective services to address individual needs. The KFVP will also undertake community engagement activities to support the promotion and awareness of the Umalek Balit program within the Koori community and among other key stakeholders. The role works as part of a team comprised of the Koori Family Violence Practice Manager and Koori Women's Family Violence Practitioner.
The Umalek Balit team also works closely with internal and external stakeholders and organisations and functions to provide a culturally safe and relevant response to Koori people accessing the court for Family Violence related matters including Family Violence Intervention Orders, Koori VOCAT, civil or criminal matters.
About you
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively with the Aboriginal community and stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
- Sound understanding of the principles of cultural safety and demonstrated ability to effect culturally safe practice.
- Capacity to respond and communicate effectively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on it.
How to apply
- resume
- a short cover letter
**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.
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