Family Violence Applicant Practitioner, Geelong
4 days ago
Location: Geelong
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Court Services Victoria
**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725
Occupation: Family Violence Workers
Reference: VG/MC2622A
- Ongoing permanent VPS4 position
- Various opportunities across Victoria
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
**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 support Affected Family Members during their court process. Through single session engagements with applicants, you will assess applicants' immediate non-legal needs, conduct risk assessments and safety planning, and provide applicants with information and referrals to external service providers as needed. 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 acerbate family violence risk. You will also bring with you sound skills in the provision of support, crisis containment and risk assessment and sound stakeholder engagement skills.
**How to apply**
- resume
- a detailed 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.
CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. 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.
Magistrates' Court of Victoria's vision is that all employees access and enjoy the same rights, responsibilities, resources and opportunities regardless of their gender, identity or cultural beliefs. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women.
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