Senior Program Services Advisor

Magistrates' Court of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Melbourne seeks a highly analytical professional to lead data-driven performance improvements within the Court Programs and Services Group. You will develop and maintain reporting capabilities, monitor contract outcomes, and provide evidence-based insights to senior leaders.

This role focuses on turning complex data into actionable recommendations across mental health, homelessness, alcohol and other drug use, and family violence programs, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience providing authoritative advice on contract performance, service delivery outcomes, and business intelligence to senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Advanced capability in performance framework design, outcome measurement, and meaningful indicators to assess value for money.
• Proven track record leading analytical projects and improving reporting capability and data maturity across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading performance monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives across contracted services and court programs.
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, SQL-based reporting solutions and BI products.
• Analyzing complex data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Monitoring service provider performance against contractual obligations, KPIs and program outcomes.
• Providing high-quality advice and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

SQL reporting

Data analytics

Contract performance

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SQL

Job description

Magistrates' Court of Victoria – Melbourne VIC

• Make a tangible impact in a role that shapes service delivery and supports better outcomes for Victorian communities.
• Lead service performance and continuous improvement across specialist court programs and contracted services.
• Be part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful outcomes in an ongoing position.

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.

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 Role

Drive service excellence through data, performance and continuous improvement.

Join the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's Court Programs and Services Group and play a key role in enhancing specialist court programs that support some of the community's most vulnerable participants. Working across areas including mental health, homelessness, alcohol and other drug use, and family violence, you will help shape service delivery through meaningful data, performance insights and contract oversight.

Reporting to the General Manager, Program Services and Practice, you will lead the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of contracted services and court programs. Leveraging advanced reporting and analytical capability, you will provide evidence-based insights that inform decision-making, strengthen service performance and improve participant outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading performance monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives across contracted services and court programs.
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, SQL-based reporting solutions and business intelligence products.
• Analysing complex data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Monitoring service provider performance against contractual obligations, KPIs and program outcomes.
• Providing high-quality advice and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Building strong partnerships across the Court and external service providers to support effective service delivery.

About You

You are a highly analytical and strategic professional who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful insights and driving service improvement.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative advice on contract performance, service delivery outcomes, and business intelligence to senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Advanced capability in performance framework design, outcome measurement, and the development of meaningful indicators to assess service effectiveness and value for money.
• Experience leading complex analytical projects and driving improvements to reporting capability, data maturity, and contract management practices across an organisation.

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.