Senior Koori Court Officer

at  County Court

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: County Court
Salary: $95,102 - $107,905
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Reference: VG/C00545SB
The County Koori Court is a division of the County Court that deals with the sentencing aspects of a criminal case
The County Koori Court model aims to deliver a more accessible process that improves outcomes and increase confidence in the justice system. The model involves greater participation of Aboriginal people in the sentencing process of the County Court by involving Elders and Respected Persons, engaging the offender directly, and relying on input from key stakeholders
The Senior Koori Court Office coordinates the administrative activities that deliver high-quality County Koori Court operations

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 jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

ABOUT YOU

The County Court is looking for the following skills and experience to be considered for the role:

• sound knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society, and an ability to communicate effectively with Victorian Aboriginal people.
• demonstrated experience in providing culturally sensitive support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Justice system, particularly related to Koori justice, solution focused courts and therapeutic jurisprudence.
• demonstrated data literacy is highly desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the County Koori Court Manager, the Senior Koori Court Officer proactively builds and maintains relationships between the County Court, the Victorian Aboriginal Community and other key stakeholders - including prosecutors, legal practitioners and corrections staff.
This role plans and organises County Koori Court hearings, provides culturally appropriate information and support, and works with Elders and Respected Persons appointed to the Court. The role monitors data, contributing to the County Koori Court’s evidence-base and to continuous quality improvement.
This role is based in Melbourne but involves regular regional travel. Flexible work arrangements may be considered.

The County Court is looking for the following skills and experience to be considered for the role:

• sound knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal culture, society, and an ability to communicate effectively with Victorian Aboriginal people.
• demonstrated experience in providing culturally sensitive support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Justice system, particularly related to Koori justice, solution focused courts and therapeutic jurisprudence.
• demonstrated data literacy is highly desirable