Koori Family Violence Support Advocate

Court-Services-Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Services Victoria seeks a Koori Family Violence Practitioner at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court to deliver culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in family violence matters. You will provide intake, risk assessments, and referrals to legal, counselling and case management supports, working within a trauma‑informed framework.

Travel to other court venues is required, and you will engage with communities and stakeholders to improve outcomes for clients and

Qualifications

• Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
• Experience in family violence, criminal justice or related community welfare areas is acceptable.
• Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related fields are desirable.

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.

Skills

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed care

Intake & risk assessments

Community engagement

Education

Social Work or related degree

Aboriginal health related qualification

Job description

Court Services Victoria seeks a Koori Family Violence Practitioner at Heidelberg Magistrates' Court to deliver culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in family violence matters. You will provide intake, risk assessments, and referrals to legal, counselling and case management supports, working within a trauma‑informed framework.

Travel to other court venues is required, and you will engage with communities and stakeholders to improve outcomes for clients and