Courthouse Support Volunteer

Victims of Crime NT operates in accordance with its mission and vision statements, organisational values, and policy framework. Our team commits to a Code of Conduct, Privacy and Confidentiality requirements, and actively participates in organisational planning and development. VoCNT has offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, and regularly visits Tennant Creek, Katherine, Wadeye and Nhulunbuy to deliver services. Our work in remote communities is ongoing and is planned and prioritised annually.

The Courthouse Support Volunteer reports to the Office Admin Manager and works collaboratively with staff and volunteers in the Darwin local Courthouse and at the Darwin office.

The organisation is committed to reconciliation. We understand the intergenerational impacts that colonisation has had on First Nations people and recognise their over representation within the criminal justice system. We are striving to provide culturally appropriate services to support First Nations people in their experiences of criminal victimisation.

VoCNT promotes a supportive, collaborative, and accountable team environment and is committed to the development of our staff. We have a life-long learning and continuous improvement philosophy, and flexible workplace practices are in place where possible to support our workforce.

VoCNT is an inclusive organisation and supports victims of crime across the diversity spectrum within the Northern Territory. We believe our employees and volunteers should emulate the diversity within our communities.

VoCNT adopts the Sanctuary model for the whole of the organisation. Sanctuary helps us to build a trauma informed community that acknowledges adversity as a human experience, and creates safety for healing, recovery, and growth to occur. VoCNT is working towards accreditation as the first Sanctuary provider in the NT.

Key Selection Criteria:
1. Ability to interact with empathy and sensitivity to a diverse range of people including those who are impacted by crime and people from diverse cultures.
2. Ability to show initiative, work independently and as part of team.
3. Capacity to commit to the role for a minimum period of six months.
4. Commitment to undertaking necessary training, continuous learning and development and ongoing supervision for the role.
5. Well-developed oral and written communication skills
6. Well-developed time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

** Category **
Community Services

** Commitment **
Regular - less than 6 months

** Type Of Work **
Administration & Office Management,Mediation & Advocacy,

** Time Required **
Flexible roster, 2 - 3 hour morning shifts, during work hours

** Training **
Provided