Family Violence Respondent Practitioner, Heidelberg
2 weeks 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
Use your skills and knowledge of family violence to provide non-legal support to Respondents in Family Violence matters during the court process. Through single session engagements with Respondents, you will play a key role in making referrals to behaviour change interventions. This includes conducting eligibility assessments and providing recommendations for Mandated Counselling Orders. You will establish and maintain relationships and work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Judiciary, Court Registrars and community-based organisations.
In return for your contribution, you will receive the following:
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and annual salary increase as provided for in the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2020
- Varied career progression opportunities within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation
- Professional development planning with opportunity for eligible annual progression payments
- Great support within the family violence practitioner team
About you
You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in a related therapeutic discipline such as social work, psychology or social sciences, and demonstrated experience and knowledge of Family Violence including drivers, risks and issues that can exacerbate family violence risk. You will also bring with you sound skills in the provision of support, crisis containment and risk assessment as well as a demonstrated ability to promote Respondent accountability and identify and work against collusion.
A Key Selection Criteria will not be required however applicants must submit a detailed cover letter with their resume.
How to apply
- resume
- a short covering letter
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.
**Other Information**:
Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19. It is a condition of any offer of employment that applicants for vacant roles with Court Services Victoria agree to comply with any applicable pandemic order or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.
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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