Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/C01435NS

- Lead the Koori Hearing List pilot program and drive continuous improvement in this 3 year opportunity.
- Work alongside Elders, Respected Persons and justice sector professionals.
- Lead a high-impact initiative while enjoying flexible hybrid work arrangements.

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'.

About the Role

Play a key role in improving access to justice for First Peoples by leading the delivery of the Koori Hearing List pilot program at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

As the Koori Hearing List Advisor, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander court users, helping them navigate the court process and connect with the services they need. Working closely with Elders and Respected Persons, judicial officers and community partners, you will help strengthen cultural safety, build trust and support better outcomes for First Peoples engaging with the justice system.

In this role you will:

- Lead and continuously improve the Koori Hearing List pilot program.
- Provide culturally safe, non-legal support and guidance to First Peoples attending court.




- Assess immediate needs and coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and community support services.
- Build strong partnerships with Elders, Respected Persons, legal services, government agencies and community organisations.
- Prepare high-quality reports, risk assessments and court documentation.
- Provide expert advice on Koori Justice and court processes.
- Some travel to other regional court locations

About You

- Lead the Koori Hearing List pilot program and drive continuous improvement in this 3 year opportunity.
- Work alongside Elders, Respected Persons and justice sector professionals.
- Lead a high-impact initiative while enjoying flexible hybrid work arrangements.

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 cutting-edge, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the Role

Play a key role in improving access to justice for First Peoples by leading the delivery of the Koori Hearing List pilot program at the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

As the Koori Hearing List Advisor, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander court users, helping them navigate the court process and connect with the services they need. Working closely with Elders and Respected Persons, judicial officers and community partners, you will help strengthen cultural safety, build trust and support better outcomes for First Peoples engaging with the justice system.

In this role you will:

- Lead and continuously improve the Koori Hearing List pilot program.
- Provide culturally safe, non-legal support and guidance to First Peoples attending court.
- Assess immediate needs and coordinate referrals to Aboriginal-led and community support services.
- Build strong partnerships with Elders, Respected Persons, legal services, government agencies and community organisations.
- Prepare high-quality reports, risk assessments and court

📌 Koori Hearing List Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne