Koori Court Officer, Morwell Magistrates' Court (VPSG3)

at  Magistrates Court

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Gippsland | Latrobe Valley
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Magistrates Court
Salary: $74,580 - $90,558
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/MC1977E

• VPS Grade 3, ongoing, full-time position
• Latrobe location

ABOUT US

The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state.
The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

The Koori Court Officer will be responsible for providing cultural advice to the Court and assistance to Koori/Aboriginal persons and their families coming before the Magistrates Court/Koori Court regarding court obligations and outcomes.

The role will assist the Court in providing a more culturally appropriate response through:

• Supporting the Koori/Aboriginal community in understanding and gaining knowledge of the operations and procedures of the Magsitrates’ Court and Koori Court.
• Maintaining a register of service and support programs.
• Supporting referral processes to foster and maintain links between the Magistrates’ Court and the Aboriginal community to assist clients to meet rehabilitation and court outcomes.