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.

Specialist Courts and Programs (SCP) are the MCV Directorate responsible for driving the implementation and development of solution-focused and therapeutic approaches to justice. Our specialist responses address the underlying causes of offending behaviour and stop the “revolving door” of returning to court for individuals. Current services include Court Support and Diversion Services (CISP, ARC, CROP, Criminal Justice Diversion), Drug Court, Koori Court, the Neighbourhood Justice Centre and the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal. 

Court Support Services programs include the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) and the CISP Remand Outreach Program (CROP). These programs provide arrange of initiatives to assist persons involved in the court system, who are experiencing issues of social or cultural disadvantage, including substance abuse, disability, mental illness, or cognitive impairment. These programs utilise a client-centred and problem-solving approach that empowers clients to engage with their rehabilitation and achieve positive behavioural change.

About the role

Make a real difference supporting people on bail to achieve positive change.
In this role, you'll provide client-centred case management to individuals with complex needs participating in the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP). Using a strengths-based, collaborative approach, you'll help clients engage in rehabilitation and work towards behavioural change.

What you'll do:

•    Deliver holistic case management and evidence-informed interventions

•    Build trust and motivate clients through person-centred planning

•    Assess and manage risk while ensuring confidentiality and cultural sensitivity

•    Prepare reports and represent your work in court

•    Collaborate with local services to reduce barriers to access

This position is based at Geelong Magistrates' Court with occasional relief support across the Barwon South West region including Warrnambool Magistrates Court.

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

•    Tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma level; a degree is highly desirable) in a field relevant to case management with forensic clients, such as social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol services, or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

•    Demonstrated experience or capacity in case management for clients with complex needs, with strong knowledge and/or practical experience in at least one of the following areas: mental health, acquired brain injury, disability, alcohol and other drug use, family violence, or homelessness (highly desirable).

•    In-depth knowledge of mental health and/or disability service systems, with proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

•    Strong understanding of evidence-informed practice models and frameworks for supporting clients with complex needs, including family violence, disability, mental health, and AOD issues.

•    Excellent skills in case formulation and written communication.

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.