Family Violence Applicant Practitioner, Geelong

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in the community

Ongoing role at Geelong Magistrates' Court

Work in a collaborative and supportive environment

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 jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is the first level of the Victorian court system and is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria.  It 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 locations, equating to approximately 90 percent 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

The Family Violence Applicant Practitioner (FVAP) plays a key role in supporting applicants experiencing family violence at the Magistrates' Court. Working as part of a specialist team, the FVAP provides support, assesses safety risks, and connects clients with community services to enhance safety and wellbeing.

• Provide non-legal information and support to family violence applicants at court
• Assess immediate safety risks and develop safety plans
• Refer clients to appropriate community services for ongoing support
• Work collaboratively with the Family Violence Registrar and Respondent Practitioner
• Contribute to improving safety outcomes for women and children
• Support accountability for perpetrators of family violence

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
• A range of flexible working arrangements
• 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

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or related field (Diploma or higher preferred)
• Strong experience working within the family violence service system
• Skilled in crisis support, risk assessment, and case coordination
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, risk frameworks, and Victoria Police Code of Practice
• Understanding of related issues such as housing, legal, financial, AOD, mental health, and cognitive impairment
• Awareness of intersectionality and its impact on service delivery to diverse and minority groups

How to apply

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

• resu me
• 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.