About us

The Coroner's Court of Victoria is responsible for:

• Independently investigating deaths and fires.
• Reducing preventable deaths.
• Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.

For more information on the Coroners Court of Victoria, please visit www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au.

About the role

The Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU) provides support to Coroners to fulfil their prevention mandate to improve public health and safety.

The CPU manages the Victorian Systemic Review of Family Violence Deaths (VSRFVD), undertaking in‐depth reviews of these complex deaths to contribute to strengthening the response to family violence across the state.

The primary role of the Project Officer Family Violence is to support the VSRFVD by:

• Identifying family violence homicides among deaths reported to the Court.
• Tracking investigations through the criminal and (where relevant) coronial process and assessing whether the death meets the criteria of the VSRFVD.
• Reviewing case file material to undertake detailed coding, which involves capturing a combination of free text and binary/categorical data about homicides investigated by Coroners, collating data, and preparing reports.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will be a critical thinker with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data.

Additionally, you will possess:

• A strong attention to detail to ensure high quality work. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in a variety of digital platforms and tools.
• You will have the ability to demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, coupled with efficiency and professionalism.

How to apply

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

• resume 
• a cover letter (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating attributes and experience relevant to the role (see the Key Selection criteria in the attached Position Description)
• responses to the screening question in the online application form (in addition to the two pages above)

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.

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

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 position contact listed in the position description.