Assessment and Referral Practitioner, Magistrates'
3 days ago
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
**Salary**: $82,101 - $88,336
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/MC2409D
- Ongoing role based in correctional facilities and office of Court Support Services
- Complete one off assessments with clients and prepare reports and support planning for clients with complex needs
- Sound knowledge of court processes and/or prison systems
- Training and development opportunities available
**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**
This role undertakes psychosocial assessments and brief, post-release case planning to people on remand who present with a range of complex needs to support their transition back into the community.
**About you**
- Tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma level highly desirable) related to case management practice with forensic clients; such as social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol or another related field and/or relevant experience
- Extensive experience in the assessment of and support planning for clients with complex needs
- Demonstrated capacity to provide a culturally responsive and inclusive service to clients
- Extensive knowledge of treatment and support options for clients with complex needs
- Sound knowledge of court processes and/or prison systems
- Ability to prepare reports for court and effectively speak to your work in a court setting as required.
**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.
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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