Drug Court Admin Coordinator

• Fixed term role at Dandenong Magistrates Court
• Be part of a supportive team focused on positive outcomes for Drug Court participants
• Deliver key administrative support to ensure smooth service delivery for recovery and rehabilitation programs

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.

Within MCV, the Drug Court is a statutory division under Specialist Courts and Programs. It offers an alternative sentencing approach for offenders with drug and/or alcohol dependency who committed offences under the influence or to support their addiction. Drug Court administers Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders (DATO) under section 18Z of the Sentencing Act 1991. These orders provide judicially supervised, therapeutic, and intensive treatment programs that address not only drug dependency, but also broader issues such as physical & mental health, homelessness, education and employment, self-esteem, and family and social relationships.

About the Role

Based at the Dandenong Drug Court and reporting to the Operations Manager, the Administration Coordinator (AC) supports the daily operations of the Drug Court's offsite facility. This role is central to ensuring smooth program delivery through a mix of reception, administrative, and participant support duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating reception services and responding to enquiries from stakeholders and participants, many of whom present with complex needs
• Managing participant attendance and drug testing records with confidentiality
• Providing general administrative support, including records management, invoicing, and supply ordering
• Supporting meetings through accurate minute-taking and documentation
• Analysing data to identify trends and preparing reports for management
• Leading staff and contractor inductions and maintaining up-to-date resources
• Contributing to service improvements and resolving local operational issues
• Building strong working relationships with Drug Court staff, judiciary, and partner services

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

• While no formal qualifications are required, a background in business administration or a related field is highly desirable
• You bring experience in providing administrative support to a diverse client base, ideally in a complex or sensitive environment
• You're confident using computer systems for tasks such as word processing, email, scheduling, and online research
• You build strong, respectful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and can communicate effectively with individuals facing complex challenges

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.