Family Violence Team Leader

**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 jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

**VCAT**

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

**About the Role**

The role provides leadership and operational support to the VCAT Family Violence team, comprising Family Violence Practitioners and Intake/Coordination staff who support community members experiencing and using family violence when accessing VCAT and/or Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV).

The team delivers trauma-informed support to people affected by family or perseonal violence and this role will enhance processes, educate and increase awareness of family violence and will play a key role within the development and enhancement of stakeholder connections.

You will be responsible for:

- leading and contributing towards the successful operation of the Family Violence Team within the VCAT and the RDRV
- supporting community members experiencing and using family violence when accessing VCAT and/or RDRV
- ensuring family violence services are delivered in a person-centred, trauma informed manner with a focus upon intersectionality, responsive to and inclusive of diverse needs, cultures and backgrounds
- participating within various forums to provide support, consultation and guidance regarding projects and operational needs
- building and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders to enhance services provided and assist in the achievement of strategic objectives

**About You**
- sound theoretical and practical expertise in working with people who have experienced and/or are using family violence including risk assessment, safety planning and management
- a comprehensive understanding of the _Family Violence Protection Act _2008, MARAMI Risk Assessment and Management Framework and relevant capabilities
- sound knowledge of evidence-informed practice models and frameworks for working with multiple and complex needs, including intersectionality factors which heighten family violence risk
- demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

If you have an understanding of relevant legislation to VCAT, it will be considered highly desirable.

You will hbe required to maintain a frequent on-site presence and travel to other venues/locations for Family Violence/Support Services related hearings, meetings and duties.

**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.