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.

VCAT

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing towards the successful operation of the Koori Support Team within the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
• Engaging and supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons throughout their VCAT experience.
• Navigating a range of database and case management operating systems
• Participating in various stakeholder meetings and additional forums to provide support, consultation and guidance regarding projects and operational needs.
• Establishing, consulting and maintaining effective working relationships with the Victorian Aboriginal Community and other key internal and external stakeholders, including Government and non-Government agencies, and regularly liaise and negotiate with these stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve issues.

About You

Applicants must possess knowledge of and/or connections to the Victorian Aboriginal community and an ability to engage and support First Nations persons throughout their VCAT experience.

Experience in utilising a range of case management database and operating systems with well developed attention to detail

An ability to manage competing, complex priorities within a dynamic working environment with well established time management practices

Operational knowledge of administrative systems such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, incorporating team and individual calendar management

Possession of a current Driver's License would be advantageous.

This is an Aboriginal Designated position in accordance with Court Services Victoria Designated Positions policy. This position is classified under ‘special measures', section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. A ‘Confirmation of Aboriginality' document is required from applicants. 

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 get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.