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 percent 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.

About the Role

Case Managers are integral members of the Court Support Services (CSS) team delivering high quality case management to clients with complex needs who are involved with the Court system. Working within the Court environment, you will provide our clients with support to address the issues that are contributing to their offending behaviours.

This role provides case management support to people on bail with a range of complex needs who are participating in the CISP program. You will be a member of our Northern team which includes Heidelberg Magistrates Court and the newly opened Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) list.

About You

• Desirable to have tertiary qualifications related to case management practice with forensic clients; such as social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol or another related field and/or relevant experience.
• Experience providing a case management support taking a holistic, strengths-based and collaborative approach.
• Experience communicating hope and optimism for change and applying a person-centred and evidence based approach to support and enhance the client's motivation.
• Knowledge of how to engage with clients through assessment and treatment planning to develop a person centred individual support plan. 
• Can ensure clear communication, documentation information security and confidentiality. 
• Able to work with diversity in a way that displays respect and cultural sensitivity and ensuring that services are delivered in a way that is family/person-centred, and responsive to and inclusive of the diverse needs and backgrounds of all clients.
• Experience preparing reports on client progress and can effectively speak to your work in a court setting.

In return, CSS offers a unique opportunity to develop your case management skills within a supportive team environment. 

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, including:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team. [email protected] using the subject line: Court Support Services Case Manager - Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.