Koori Strategic Advisor

**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.

**CCV**

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.

The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.

**About the Role**

The Koori Strategic Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing integrated and tailored responses that embed principles of self-determination, cultural safety, equity and inclusion for First Peoples.

This role plays a key part in shaping policy, practice and organisational culture by embedding First Peoples perspectives across all levels of CCV. The role is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of First Peoples self-determination initiatives across CCV.

This includes funded proposals under the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, implementation of CCV's Self-Determination Plan, facilitating engagement with key stakeholders and supporting the delivery of high-level, timely and strategic policy and program advice on First Peoples matters

The Koori Strategic Advisor also provides advice and support to the Judiciary, CCV Executive and other key stakeholders on emerging issues relating to First Peoples interactions with the judicial system. Through strong leadership, cultural expertise and community engagement the Koori Strategic Advisor ensures CCV delivers on its commitment to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement and improves justice outcomes for First Peoples in Victoria.

The role requires a high level of autonomy and knowledge of the Victorian Aboriginal Community.

**_This role is a full time, fixed term position until 2 January 2026._**

**About You**

You will be a proactive leader and strategic thinker, who will demonstrate commitment and drive and be able to work with and adapt ideas and information to inform new approaches.

Your exemplary communication skills along with your demonstrated high-level project management skills will be key to your success in this role. Additionally, you will be organised, forward-thinking, and capable of managing and delivering outcomes in a seamless manner.

A commitment to creativity and innovation is essential as is the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and conceptually.
- knowledge of the Victorian Justice system, particularly related to First Peoples justice, solution focused courts and therapeutic jurisprudence
- demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in the development and implementation of complex strategic initiatives
- strong knowledge of, and experience in working with First Peoples communities, including Victorian Aboriginal Communities
- _A relevant law and policy development qualification is highly desirable or equivalent experience is required._

**_This is an Aboriginal Designated position in accordance with Court Services Victoria Designated Positions policy. This position is classified under'special measures', section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. To ensure that the intention of the recruitment process is maintained, a 'Confirmation of Aboriginality' document is required from applicants_**

**How to apply**
- a resume clearly detailing your skills and experience as relevant to this role
- a short cover letter
- confirmation of Aboriginality

**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.

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