Family Violence Applicant Practitioner, Ringwood
6 days ago
**About Us**
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria. It 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 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent 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 Applicant Practitioner (FVAP) plays a vital role in supporting victims of family violence at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. Working as part of a specialist team, the FVAP provides non-legal support, assesses safety risks, and facilitates referrals to community services to enhance the safety of applicants and hold perpetrators accountable.
**Key Responsibilities**
Part of a specialist team with the Family Violence Registrar (FVR) and Family Violence Respondent Practitioner (FVRP)
Supports women and children experiencing family violence at courtProvides non-legal information and emotional supportAssesses immediate safety risks and develops safety plansRefers applicants to community agencies for ongoing support and counsellingCollaborates with court staff, police prosecutors, lawyers, and support services
- May provide information to magistrates during court proceedings
- Builds and maintains relationships with community services to ensure effective referrals
**Our benefits**
We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership programA range of flexible working arrangements
- Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other
- Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available
- Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment
**About You**
Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, or related field
- Strong demonstrated experience working with individuals affected by family violence
**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.
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