Koori Family Violence Practitioner – Hybrid, Heidelberg

Magistrates' Court of Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Koori Family Violence Practitioner to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court for family violence matters. The role sits within the Koori Justice Unit and is designed to deliver culturally safe, trauma‑informed support.

Based at Heidelberg, the KFVP reports to the Court Services Manager and works with Senior Koori Practice Advisors.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and contemporary issues.
• Ability to engage respectfully and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and stakeholders.
• Experience working with clients with complex needs.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally safe, non‑legal 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, contribute to program improvement and uphold culturally safe, trauma‑informed practice.
• Travel to other court venues is required.

Kenntnisse

Aboriginal culture understanding

Engage with communities

Communication with stakeholders

Experience with complex needs

Ausbildung

Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Aboriginal Health, or related field

Significant experience in family violence or related areas

Jobbeschreibung

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Koori Family Violence Practitioner to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court for family violence matters. The role sits within the Koori Justice Unit and is designed to deliver culturally safe, trauma‑informed support.

Based at Heidelberg, the KFVP reports to the Court Services Manager and works with Senior Koori Practice Advisors.