- Join a specialist, purpose-driven team committed to improving access to justice.
- Gain exposure to innovative service delivery through Victoria's Remote Hearing Support Service.
- Fixed term opportunity until June 2027. Various locations across Latrobe/Bairnsdale and Melbourne.

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 advantages 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

Join the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's Remote Hearing Support Service (RHSS) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by family violence.



Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will provide trauma-informed support to help affected family members safely participate in court proceedings, whether in person or remotely. In this role you will:

- Provide non-legal support, risk assessment, safety planning and referrals to victim survivors of family violence.
- Support clients throughout their court journey, before, during and after hearings.
- Work closely with Victoria Police, legal services, courts and community organisations to coordinate client support.
- Develop strong referral pathways and stakeholder relationships across the family violence and justice sectors.
- Maintain high-quality case notes, records and reporting in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
- Travel is required to designated remote hearing locations, court locations, stakeholder meetings and information sessions as required.

Flexibility to work across various locations across Latrobe/Bairnsdale and Melbourne.

About You

You will bring:

- Relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline are desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, MARAM, FVISS, CISS, and the Victoria Police Code of Practice.
- Knowledge of court processes and intervention order applications is desirable.
- Experience supporting individuals affected by family violence, trauma, or complex needs will be highly regarded.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, risk assessment and communication skills, with a commitment to culturally safe and client-centred practice.

📌 Family Violence Remote Hearing Practitioner (Bairnsdale)
🏢 Magistrates Court
📍 Bairnsdale