Capability Development Lead, Family Violence

• Make a meaningful impact supporting safer outcomes for Victorian families and communities
• Influence best practice across courts, specialist programs and family violence services
• Fixed term until June 2027. Rewarding career development opportunity

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year.

MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the Role

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is seeking an experienced and passionate Capability Development Lead to play a key role in strengthening family violence practice and information sharing across the Court.

Working within the Court Practice and Strategy Division, you will lead the design and delivery of capability-building initiatives that support court staff, specialist programs and practitioners to confidently respond to family violence and child wellbeing concerns.

This role is responsible for providing expert advice, tools and standards which drive the effective, quality, and consistent delivery of a range of practice areas and programs, contributing to the development of safe and effective family violence practice across multiple Courts and programs, including court operations, the Service Centre, Specialist Courts and Programs, and the Family Violence Practitioner workforce.

Reporting to the Principal Implementation Manager, MARAMIS, the Capability Development Lead will be responsible for embedding MARAM and information-sharing responsibilities in the Magistrates' Court and Children's Court as required under Part 5A of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and Part 6A of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.

This role includes the design and delivery of small and large group training, individual coaching sessions, and the development and leading of targeted activities to support the broader workforce capability strategy of the Court Programs and Strategy Division.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on influencing best practice, delivering engaging learning experiences, and driving meaningful change across complex service systems.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in family violence and/or experience working with victim survivors and adults using family violence will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of the nature and dynamics of family violence and knowledge of family violence community resources and services.
• Demonstrated specialist understanding of the MARAM Framework and information sharing schemes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex legislation, policy and practice into practical guidance.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

How to apply

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

• res ume 
• a detailed 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.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.