• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Exciting opportunity to significantly contribute to the future direction of the therapeutic jurisprudence programs in the Court
• Fixed-term until December 2023, with potential extension

About us

The County Court (CCV) is Victoria's principal trial Court. The Court's purpose is to hear and determine matters in a fair, timely, efficient and accessible way. This is affirmed by Court Directions 2017- 2022 which sets out the Court's commitment to improvement and the seven most important objectives of the Court. The County Court is committed to continuous improvement consistent with the International Framework for Court Excellence.

The CCV DATC pilot project sits alongside the Magistrates' Court of Victoria's (MCV) Drug Court Expansion projects. The CCV DATC pilot and the MCV expansion projects are governed, managed, and executed through an integrated and multi-jurisdictional approach to enable efficient use of resources. 

The Drug Court of Victoria (DCV) is a statutory division of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. The division provides an alternative sentencing option to offenders with drug and/or alcohol dependency who have committed offence/s whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol and/or to support their dependency. Legislation that enables the operation of the CCV DATC was passed through parliament in November 2020, which will enable a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court to operate for the first time in this higher jurisdiction. 

About the role

As a Case Manager you will be primarily responsible for providing high-quality case management support to participants on a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order (DATO). You will apply evidence-informed case management practices to participants with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences. This involves conducting assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, addressing underlying factors in offending whilst providing support in navigating court direction and compliance obligations. 

About you

We are seeking someone with extensive demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks with experience providing trauma-informed, strengths-based, client centred, and culturally safe support to complex clients. Your interviewing expertise will enable you to effectively and efficiently develop strong therapeutic relationships with participants that will facilitate the establishment of meaningful goals and objectives. Your commitment to and experience in consistently delivering high quality, non-judgemental case management support will be invaluable in this role. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following documents in your application:

• resume 
• a short covering letter

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description. 

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, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. 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.