Policy Adviser, Family Violence Branch

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Court Services Victoria

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

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/MC1768B
- Ongoing flexible VPS 4 role based in Melbourne
- Working closely with the Executive Director of MCV's Family Violence Branch across a range of activities and projects that support the Court's response to family violence
- Operating within the multidisciplinary Strategy, Evidence and Reporting team to facilitate evidence-informed policy and practice learning and improvements

**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 Policy Adviser supports the Executive Director, FVB across a range of activities and projects with a focus on coordinating the review and quality assurance of briefs, strategic and policy documents, evaluations, and reports; and contributing to the preparation of high-quality papers, briefs, submissions, and advice to support decision making by the FVB leadership team and governance committees.

**About you**

You have established expertise and experience in family violence, the justice system and/or the VPS. You are an excellent communicator with high-level verbal and written skills, who has an eye for detail and is able to identify and implement system improvements. A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as law or public policy is highly desirable.

**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.

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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