about the opportunity

Court Network Volunteers provide non-legal information and support to stand beside and empower Court Users before and during court. Court Network has established four new roles to manage volunteer services and programs in local courts and the community.

The Program Coordinator Metro North East position is a 22.8 hour a week permanent position currently responsible for Volunteer teams in the Ringwood, Heidelberg, and Broadmeadows Magistrates' courts.

You may not have direct experience working in justice/courts but you have a strong commitment to social justice and volunteer management best practice. The successful candidates will have excellent program management and community leadership skills; capable of working independently and in team environments.

We offer flexible working arrangements and salary packaging. Court Network has recently won several industry awards. We are seeking dynamic individuals who can contribute to a positive and responsive working environment.

The position is classified as level 5 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to social justice and an understanding of the systemic barriers in place for those who are marginalised and vulnerable, including members of diverse groups within the community.
• Demonstrated experience in social welfare, criminal justice, or community services and a strong commitment to community development.
• Knowledge and skills in project management and/or volunteer management.
• Sound computer, information management and Microsoft Office skills, and an interest in web-based service delivery programs.
• Highly developed organisation skills, supporting a clear capability to be self-directed in identifying and meeting work priorities on time.
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills including a capacity to undertake program promotional activities in public settings and to lead team processes.
• Relevant degree level tertiary qualifications e.g., social work, criminology, social science, information management, community services management preferred.
• Satisfactory Police and Working with Children’s checks.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.

For further information please contact Sarah Harris, [email protected] using the subject line: Program Coordinator - Metro North East enquiry via Ethical Jobs or phone 0438 344 523.

A position description is attached.

Court Network is an Equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and members of multicultural communities.