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 Help make a real difference in the lives of families impacted by violence. The Family Violence Respondent Practitioner (FVRP) plays a critical role in the Court's response to family violence. Working within a dedicated team alongside the Family Violence Registrar (FVR) and Family Violence Applicant Practitioner (FVAP), you will help enhance the safety of women and children while holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. Key responsibilities include: Conduct court-ordered assessments and refer respondents to programs that promote accountability and behaviour change Provide specialist advice to Magistrates and convey family violence concepts to respondents and stakeholders Maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with privacy and information-sharing requirements Build strong relationships with community agencies to enable effective referrals and support services Contribute to continuous improvement of the Court's family violence response This is a public-facing role based at Court, with occasional travel to other locations for meetings and support. 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 Experience in MARAM-aligned risk assessments and safety planning Strong skills in crisis support, risk assessment, and case coordination Understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and related frameworks Ability to work with diverse communities with cultural sensitivity and awareness of intersectionality Knowledge of issues such as housing, mental health, AOD, and other factors impacting family violence risk Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, criminal justice, or other Graduate Certificate Social Science: Male Family Violence (highly regarded). Demonstrated strong experience working with people who have perpetrated family violence. 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.
