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.

ChCV

The Children's Court of Victoria (ChCV) is a specialist court that hears and determines cases in two divisions. The Family Division hears and determines cases involving the care and protection of Victorian children who are at risk of harm. The Criminal Division hears and determines the criminal charges brought against children between the ages of 10-17 years.

As a specialist and dedicated court, we are able to focus solely on responding to the particular needs and interests of children, young people and their families. This focus guides our approach to the delivery of judicial, dispute resolution, registry and support services, as well as the physical environment of our courts.

The ChCV expertly and fairly applies the law in cases involving children and young people. We work closely with youth justice, legal services, child protection and other community-based services to provide a multi-disciplinary court response to address the best interest of children in need of protection, whilst promoting the accountability and rehabilitation of young offenders and in doing so, improving community safety.

About the Role

This role is critical within the team and will take intake assessments in relation to Family Division and Criminal Division Children's Court cases referred to the Children's Court Clinic.

The role will contribute to the evaluation and improvement of clinical processes with clear communication and the ability to provide succinct summaries, essential to the opeartions of the role.  Duties will include:

• conducting intake and risk assessments on client referrals received from the Children's Court
• synthesise appropriate clinical information relating to the Clinic assessment referrals
• liaising with Children's Court Clinic administrative staff, Court registrars, Judicial Officers and Child Protection in completing intake assessments and identifying and summarising clinical and risk issues relevant to Clinic assessments
• collecting and maintaining data and records 
• planning, leading and delivering on the improvement of intake systems and risk assessment practices

This position is a part time (0.5FTE), fixed term position.

About You

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of child, adolescent and adult mental health and family systems and experience in the provision of clinical assessments and risk assessments involving Child Protection and forensic populations.  You will also have:

• superior communication skills, with proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats
• proven ability to work within a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment
• strong collaboration abilities, with experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and responding to the needs and expectations for quality service delivery
• a high level of integrity and commitment to service excellence, upholding high standards and improving outcomes for clients and stakeholders

Experience working in a mental health and/or forensic setting is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in an allied health discipline (psychology, social work, occupational therapy)

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.