Benefits

Our benefits

We are committed to supporting your health, wellbeing, and career development through dedicated programs and resources. These include :

Career development opportunities with structured pathways for progression.
Access to a range of internal and external training programs to build your skills and knowledge, such as:
leadership programs
Vicarious Trauma training
Family Violence training
Specialist Courts and Programs training
Health, Safety and Wellbeing training
digital and professional skills
Professional Networks: As a VPS employee, enjoy free or low-cost development opportunities through IPAA and the Innovation Network, including training, events, workshops, and networking resources
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 access to appropriate networks and services
Fitness Passport, our discounted fitness membership program.

Wellbeing in the court environment

Working at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) can be both rewarding and meaningful.

At times, however, your work may involve exposure to sensitive, confronting or potentially distressing material. MCV recognises the impact of these demands on our people, and has a range of services, programs, and strategies in place to help protect them.

We are committed to fostering a thriving and supported workforce, and we partner with our employees to make this happen. MCV expects employees to play an active role in managing their psychological health, including reaching out to our support services for help when needed.

How we support you

Free employee counselling and wellbeing service

Our employees have access to Employee Wellbeing Services (EWS), a free and confidential service that covers:

Counselling and psychology services

1:1 counselling support
24/7 emergency telephone counselling
diversity and inclusion support
AltiusLife app and portal

Support for managers and leaders

Manager Assist Program
proactive outreach calls

Wellbeing services

nutrition support
financial support
exercise support
career redirection support

Organisational supports

critical incident support
planned onsite support
conflict management and mediation
wellbeing seminars and workshops
consulting services

How we support you
Health and wellbeing tools and resources
MCV's Health, Wellbeing and Safety team has worked with expert providers to source and customise a range of evidence-based tools and resources to help our employees maximise their health and wellbeing. These include:
Mental Health First Aid training
Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace training
mindfulness apps and resources
empathy resources
exercise resources
support services.