Clinical Services Manager DATC

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 jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

 

CCV

The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offences except treason, murder, and related offences.

There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.

The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.

 

About the Role

The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court (DATC) at the County Court of Victoria is seeking an experienced people leader and program manager to backfill the Clinical Services Manager role during a period of leave from Monday 13 April to Tuesday 19 May 2026, inclusive. 

The Clinical Services Manager (CSM) is responsible for clinical oversight, risk and quality management of the DATC. This role manages the daily operations of the program alongside the Court and Case Management Services Manager.  The CSM provides support, coaching and advice to front line staff, including 6 direct reports (clinicians and counsellors). 

The CSM is responsible for leadership and development of a team of Clinical Advisors and AOD Counsellors. The CSM will oversee the high-quality delivery of evidence informed interventions and programs to support positive outcomes for participants and the DATC program.

The role is responsible for leading clinical governance, driving continuous improvement, overseeing clinical assessment and treatment, and risk management.  The CSM will work closely with the Court and Case Management Services Manager and the Senior Manager to deliver the DATC in an effective and efficient manner, in line with evidence based best practice.

 

Please seek approval from your line manager before submitting your interest.

 

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of Drug Court programs and/or therapeutic jurisprudence
• sound knowledge of evidence-informed practice models and frameworks for working with multiple and complex needs
• experience in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and case management in the drug treatment area

 

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, law, health, business, or related field and/or significant twork experience in a similar field is desired.

 

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.