Family Violence Applicant Practitioner

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

Use your expertise in family violence to make a real difference for Affected Family Members at a critical point in their court journey.

The FVAP plays a critical role in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's response to family violence, working as part of a dedicated team alongside the Family Violence Registrar (FVR) and Respondent Practitioner. Together, you will support the safety of women and children while contributing to holding perpetrators accountable. You will provide trauma-informed, non-legal support to individuals experiencing family violence-assessing immediate risk, developing safety plans, and connecting clients with appropriate services for ongoing support.

In this role, you will engage directly with applicants through focused, single-session interactions-assessing immediate non-legal needs, conducting risk assessments, and developing practical safety plans. You will provide clear information and connect individuals with the right external services to support their safety and longer-term wellbeing.

Working alongside the Judiciary, Court Registrars and community organisations, you will build strong partnerships to ensure coordinated and effective support. You will apply the MARAM framework and share risk-relevant information under the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme to proactively manage risk and enhance safety outcomes for those affected by family violence.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver crisis support, risk assessment (MARAM-aligned) and safety planning at court
• Provide clear information, referrals and coordinated support to applicants
• Collaborate with police, legal services, court staff and community agencies
• Maintain accurate case records, data and reports
• Build strong partnerships to enable effective, timely referrals
• Contribute to service improvement, stakeholder engagement and community education

Our Benefits

In return for your contribution, you will enjoy:

• Ongoing supervision and access to high-quality professional development opportunities
• Diverse career pathways within the Family Violence Branch and broader organisation
• Structured professional development planning, with eligibility for annual progression payments
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to practitioner wellbeing and excellence

About You

You will:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline, and/or bring demonstrated experience and a strong understanding of family violence, including its drivers, risk factors and compounding issues.
• Bring well-developed skills in providing client support, crisis intervention and risk assessment, alongside the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act, MARAM and service systems
• be skilled at engaging sensitively with diverse and vulnerable communities
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
• Be committed to integrity, respect and delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes

How to apply

Click the `Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume
• a short cover letter

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.