Family Violence Remote Hearing Practitioner

Court-Services-Victoria; Shire of East Gippsland; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria is seeking a Remote Hearing Support Service (RHSS) professional to provide trauma-informed non-legal support to family violence survivors. You will assess risk, plan safety, and refer clients to appropriate services, working closely with Police, courts, and community partners.

You will support clients throughout their court journey, including hearings, with a focus on safety and coordinated care, traveling to various court locations as required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences or related discipline are desirable.
• Trauma-informed practice and risk assessment are valued.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience supporting individuals affected by family violence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to victim survivors of family violence in court settings.
• Conduct risk assessment, safety planning and referrals throughout the court journey.
• Collaborate with Victoria Police, legal services, courts and community organisations to coordinate client support.
• Develop referral pathways and relationships across family violence and justice sectors.
• Maintain case notes and reporting in line with legislative requirements.
• Travel to designated remote hearing locations and court sites as required.
• Work across Latrobe/Bairnsdale and Melbourne locations as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work/psychology/social sciences

Job description

About UsCourt 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.The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.About the RoleJoin the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's Remote Hearing Support Service (RHSS) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by family violence. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will provide trauma-informed support to help affected family members safely participate in court proceedings, whether in person or remotely. In this role you will:Provide non-legal support, risk assessment, safety planning and referrals to victim survivors of family violence.Support clients throughout their court journey, before, during and after hearings.Work closely with Victoria Police, legal services, courts and community organisations to coordinate client support.Develop strong referral pathways and stakeholder relationships across the family violence and justice sectors.Maintain high-quality case notes, records and reporting in line with legislative and organisational requirements.Travel is required to designated remote hearing locations, court locations, stakeholder meetings and information sessions as required.Flexibility to work across various locations across Latrobe/Bairnsdale and Melbourne.About YouYou will bring:Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline are desirable.Demonstrated understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, MARAM, FVISS, CISS, and the Victoria Police Code of Practice.Knowledge of court processes and intervention order applications is desirable.Experience supporting individuals affected by family violence, trauma, or complex needs will be highly regarded.Strong stakeholder engagement, risk assessment and communication skills, with a commitment to culturally safe and client-centred practice.How to applyClick the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:resumea short cover letterOther informationCSV 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.