Drug Court Clinical Advisor - Melbourne

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'. 

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. 

the Drug Court (DC) functions as a statutory division within the Magistrates' Court of Victoria and is part of MCV's Specialist Courts and Programs. This division offers an alternative sentencing option for offenders struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependency who have committed offenses.

About the Role

The Drug Court Clinical Advisor (DCCA) provides expert, evidence-based guidance to the Drug Court of Victoria, supporting participants through assessment, treatment planning, and referrals. The role ensures adherence to the Drug Court model and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to promote recovery and informed judicial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments for prospective participants
  
  
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate referrals to appropriate services
  
  
• Advise the judiciary on suitability for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders (DATO)
  
  
• Provide secondary consultation to the Drug Court team on substance use and treatment strategies
  
  
• Prepare biopsychosocial assessments and progress reports for the Magistrate
  
  
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including treatment agencies and government departments
  
  

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

• Proven experience in alcohol and other drug (AOD) or participant treatment management
  
  
• Relevant qualifications or actively working towards obtaining them
  
  
• Familiarity with therapeutic jurisprudence and problem-solving courts in Victoria
  
  
• Experience working with forensic populations and managing substance-related issues is an advantage

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.