Family Violence Remote Hearing Practitioner

About us

Court Services Victoria (CSV) provides corporate and facility services to support the operations of Victoria's courts and tribunals, including the Judicial College and Judicial Commission. Together, these entities form the `Courts Group', which includes the Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners Courts, VCAT, and CSV itself.

CSV staff enable each jurisdiction to deliver on its strategic priorities while also advancing shared initiatives that benefit the broader justice system.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of Victoria's court system and handles over 300,000 cases annually across 51 locations-around 90% of all court matters in the state. MCV aims to be innovative, accessible, and responsive in delivering justice to the Victorian community.

About the role

The Family Violence Remote Hearing Practitioner supports victim-survivors to safely participate in court hearings through the Remote Hearing Support Service (RHSS). Based in Melbourne CBD, the role involves travel to remote hearing locations across Victoria and provides trauma-informed, non-legal support before, during, and after court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• ; Provide risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals to community support services.

• ; Support clients in-person or remotely via Webex across various stages of the court process (pre, during or post court).

• ; Liaise with legal services, police, and court staff to facilitate safe hearing participation.

• ; Work within the MCV Service Centre, providing centralised public enquiries and eRegistry support across multiple jurisdictions.

Must be available to working remotely and at court and non-court-based locations across Geelong and Warrnambool.

Our benefits

• ; We care about your health and wellbeing and have partnered with Fitness Passport, an initiative that allows you to access significantly discounted fitness membership program

• ; Peer Support Program designed to help create a safe and supportive workplace where colleagues look out for each other

• ; Koori staff network to enhance support for Koori staff and ensure that appropriate networks and services are readily available

• ; Ongoing professional development within a collaborative and supportive work environment

About you

• ; Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related field is desirable

• ; Understanding of Family Violence Protection Act 2008/MARAM Framework/Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS)/Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS)/Victoria Police Code of Practice for Family Violence

• ; Experience in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

• ; Knowledge of court processes and intervention order applications is desirable

How to apply

Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• 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.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.