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.

About the role

The Koori Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of key administrative, promotional and liaison tasks within the Court to support Koori/Aboriginal people presenting at Court. The Koori Community Engagement Officer will work within the Koori Court Division of the Magistrates' Court as required.

The Koori Community Engagement Officer's role aims to improve the court experience for Koori/Aboriginal people and their families. The role will assist the Court in providing a more culturally appropriate response to Koori/Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in the criminal division through:

• Assist and advise the Court of matters relating to cultural issues that exist for Koori people in Victoria
• Provide advice and access to services for Koori offenders and families that come in contact with the Court
• Raise awareness within the court system of cross-cultural issues
• Maintaining and fostering links between the Magistrates' Court, the Children's Court and the Aboriginal community
• Liaise with the Aboriginal community to inform of court processes including Koori Court

About you

The Koori Community Engagement Officer must have client support/relationship management skills which are of a high standard to work and build on when collaborating with diverse groups of key stakeholders such as; Koori/Aboriginal clients, Koori/Aboriginal families, Elders and Respected Persons (ERPs), Magistrates, Youth Justice Workers, Department of Justice and Regulation-Corrections, Victoria Police Prosecution team, Community Organisations, and Legal Representatives, such as Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Victorian Legal Aide (VLA) and other. This is a designated position under section 12 of the

Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position. If you have the necessary skills and looking to work autonomously, well organised, work with diverse groups of key stakeholders, and make a difference for the Koori/Aboriginal community within the justice space, please follow the below application process.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• Resume 
• A short cover letter

If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Koori Community Engagement Officer - Echuca Magistrates' Court enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other information

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.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.