Family Violence Respondent Practitioner

**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'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

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.

MCV will commence operations at the Wyndham Law Courts in late 2025. This brand-new court replaces the Werribee court and will deliver justice services to the western suburbs of Melbourne.

**About the role**

The Family Violence Respondent Practitioner (FVRP) plays a vital role in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's response to family violence. As part of a specialist team-including the Family Violence Registrar (FVR) and Family Violence Applicant Practitioner (FVAP)-the FVRP contributes to enhancing the safety of women and children attending court and ensuring perpetrators are held accountable.

This public-facing role involves direct engagement with respondents, court staff, legal professionals, police prosecutors, and community-based support services. The FVRP conducts assessments, facilitates referrals, and provides expert information to Magistrates to support informed decision-making. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the court's family violence jurisdiction.

Key Accountabilities
- ; Conduct MARAM-aligned assessments and refer respondents to appropriate support services and programs.
- ; Provide expert information to Magistrates regarding respondent needs and service availability.
- ; Communicate family violence concepts and court procedures to respondents and stakeholders.
- ; Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with privacy and consent protocols.
- ; Represent MCV in stakeholder meetings and contribute to interagency collaboration.
- ; Prepare reports and update internal systems to support service delivery and performance monitoring.
- ; Travel to satellite and headquarter courts as required to support family violence proceedings.
- ; Deliver education and training to internal and external stakeholders.

**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 program
- ; 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**
- ; Proven experience in MARAM-aligned risk assessment and safety planning.
- ; Strong background in crisis support, case coordination, and promoting client accountability.
- ; Understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and related frameworks.
- ; Knowledge of intersecting issues such as housing, legal, AOD, mental health, and cognitive impairment.
- ; Cultural sensitivity and awareness of intersectionality in service delivery.
- ; Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, criminal justice, or related fields are highly desirable.
- ; Demonstrated experience working with individuals who have perpetrated 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 i