Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo

Reference: VG/MC2593NS

- Work locally in Bendigo and enjoy flexible hybrid work arrangements in an ongoing role
- Play a key role in delivering culturally safe and responsive court services through the Koori Court
- Join a supportive team committed to improving justice outcomes and strengthening community connections

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

As a Koori Court Officer, you will be a trusted point of contact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engaging with the Magistrates' Court. You will provide culturally informed guidance and support, assist court users to understand court processes and outcomes, and connect individuals and families with appropriate services.

Working closely with Koori Court Elders, Magistrates, legal practitioners, Community Corrections, Youth Justice and community organisations, you will support the effective operation of the Koori Court while strengthening relationships between the Court and Koori communities.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide culturally informed support and non-legal guidance to Koori/First Nations people engaging with the Court.




- Support the day-to-day operations of the Koori Court and assist with court preparation activities.
- Advise court users, legal practitioners, Magistrates and stakeholders on Koori Court processes, services and support programs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Elders, community organisations, justice agencies and service providers.
- Promote awareness of the Koori Court and support community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain service information, statistical data and reporting requirements.
- Travel to other court locations to support Aboriginal accused and young people as required.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure the justice system is more responsive, inclusive and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About You

- Work locally in Bendigo and enjoy flexible hybrid work arrangements in an ongoing role
- Play a key role in delivering culturally safe and responsive court services through the Koori Court
- Join a supportive team committed to improving justice outcomes and strengthening community connections

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 creative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the Role

As a Koori Court Officer, you will be a trusted point of contact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people engaging with the Magistrates' Court. You will provide culturally informed guidance and support, assist court users to understand court processes and outcomes, and connect individuals and families with appropriate services.

Working closely with Koori Court Elders, Magistrates, legal practitioners, Community Corrections, Youth Justice and community organisations, you will support the effective operation of the Koori Court while strengthening relationships between the Court and Koori communities.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide culturally informed support and non-legal guidance to Koori/First Nations people engaging with the C

📌 Koori Court Officer, Bendigo
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Bendigo