Magistrates’ Court of Victoria 

• Manage the all-encompassing process and outcome evaluation of the MCV-led family violence reforms. 
• Lead a range of in-house and externally contracted evaluation projects and activities. 

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. 

Following the Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV), the Victorian Budget 2017-18 made an unprecedented investment to respond to its 227 recommendations, including a significant investment to improve the court system. 

This reform agenda is reflective of the joint commitment by the Victorian Government through the 10 Year Plan to end family violence and Court Services Victoria (CSV) to improve the experience for victim survivors and perpetrators of family violence and court users more broadly. 

Timely, robust and credible evaluation is crucial to be able to track and assess the implementation of the RCFV reforms, progress towards achieving the intended outcomes and to ensure MCV and our key partners can continue to improve the Courts response to family violence. 

About the role 

The Principal Evaluation Lead is responsible for managing evaluations of Courts led Family Violence Reforms including evaluation contracts. The role will also manage the program outcomes and evaluation framework and the evaluation plan for each specific project under the program and ensure alignment with the wider whole of government family violence outcomes framework. 

Other information 

Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits. 

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. 

Magistrates' Court of Victoria's vision is that all employees access and enjoy the same rights, responsibilities, resources and opportunities regardless of their gender, identity or cultural beliefs. The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. 

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