Client Services Officer

22 hours ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

**About us**

The Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in Victoria and comprises the Court of Appeal and the Trial Division. The Court deals with major criminal and civil matters, plus appeals against decisions of lower courts.

The Supreme Court of Victoria recognises that its people are integral to its ability to meet and exceed community expectations and to achieve its goal of being an outstanding superior court. We continually strive to create a high-performance workplace that is characterized by creativity, innovation, flexibility, and quality delivery.

Funds in Court [FIC] is an Office of the Supreme Court of Victoria that deals with funds paid into Court.

Funds are paid into Court by other courts or by the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). This money may be compensation from an accident or injury, from a will or for people under 18 who have lost a parent or have been victims of crime.

Funds are paid into Court by a court order usually because a person is under a 'legal disability'. This might be because they:

- have had an accident, injury or illness
- have an intellectual or physical disability (or both)
- are under 18.

**About the Role**

The Client Services Officer (CSO) is a member of the Client Services Team and is a client's day-to-day contact at Funds in Court.

The CSO deals with persons under 'legal disability' including their carers and is primarily responsible for submitting requests to access their funds, either to purchase an item, for daily expenses or for larger transactions such as house and vehicle purchases to judicial officers for consideration.

The position must balance and negotiate such requests and expectations with requirements set by the Judiciary.

The Client Services Officer provides quality customer service and support to clients and operates within a high volume and challenging work environment.

Key accountabilities include:

- Managing a portfolio of clients with awards ranging up to several million dollars providing efficient, timely and effective funds administration services for persons under disability to achieve Client Services standards. This includes providing competent and sound advice, information and guidance to clients, their representatives or family with respect to relevant legislation, processes and procedures of Funds in Court.
- Submitting well researched, comprehensive memoranda along with sound recommendations for consideration by the Senior Master, or other Associate Judges, and the Judicial Registrar.
- Identifying and escalating more serious client issues to the Senior Client Services Officer or Team Leader, as appropriate, and provide operational support to the Team to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinating and conducting initial meetings with clients and interested parties both in the office or in the client's home, as may be required. This includes initiating, maintaining and developing relationships with external stakeholders such as VCAT and OPA through attendance at meetings and hearings to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintaining current, accurate records in the Trust Management System [TMS], and meet relevant audit requirements.

**About You**
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Supreme Court Act 1986, Trustee Act 1958, the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, of the Rules of Court, as it impacts upon the administration of funds in Court for persons under disability.
- Familiarity with the National Standards for Disability Services.
- Ability to have difficult conversations whilst being sensitive to client needs.
- Active listening skills and well developed professional communication skills.

**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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