Koori Family Violence Practitioner – Court Support (Heidelberg)

Court Services Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria seeks a Koori Family Violence Practitioner at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in family violence matters. The role includes intake and risk assessments, referrals to legal and counselling services, outreach to other court locations, and travel as required.

It sits within the Umalek Balit program under the Koori Justice Unit, aligned with CSV commitments to

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of Aboriginal culture and community issues.
• Ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal people and stakeholders.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people attending court for family violence matters.
• Conduct intake and risk assessments and connect clients with legal, counselling and case management services.
• Support people who use family violence through referrals that promote accountability and address underlying issues.
• Engage with community and stakeholders, including delivering outreach to other court locations.
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to program improvement.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Experience with complex needs

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Social Work/ Psychology/ Social Sciences/ Aboriginal Health

Job description

Court Services Victoria seeks a Koori Family Violence Practitioner at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in family violence matters. The role includes intake and risk assessments, referrals to legal and counselling services, outreach to other court locations, and travel as required.

It sits within the Umalek Balit program under the Koori Justice Unit, aligned with CSV commitments to