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The County Court of Victoria is established pursuant to the County Court Act 1958. It has original and appellate jurisdiction and is the principal trial court in the State of Victoria. The Court hears over 12,000 criminal, common law, and commercial cases each year. The County Court has unlimited monetary jurisdiction in common law and commercial matters. In its criminal jurisdiction, the Court hears all indictable offenses except treason, murder, and related offenses.
There are a total of 80 Judges of the Court and over 300 staff, including judicial support staff. The County Court regularly conducts circuit sittings at 12 circuit courts situated in major centres throughout regional Victoria.
The County Court is committed to continuous improvement in accordance with the International Framework for Court Excellence. The Court's vision is to be a leader in court excellence, delivering the highest standard of justice to the community and inspiring public confidence in the rule of law.
About the role
The Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) is a front-end diversion program which offers a coordinated approach to the assessment and treatment of accused at the pre-trial or bail stage. It provides case management support and links participants to support services such as drug and alcohol treatment, crisis accommodation, disability services and mental health services. CISP aims to improve treatment, court, sentence, and re-offending outcomes for program participants by providing regular case management support and links to health and social care services.
About you
As a Senior AOD Counsellor you will provide high quality engagement, assessment, counselling, and support services to participants of the County Court CISP Pilot. You role will provide support, referrals, secondary consultation, and liaison with CISP advanced case managers, County Court staff and Judges. The position has a focus on utilising diverse evidence based therapeutic frameworks to address problematic substance abuse and links with offending behaviour. The position will be a mix of working from home and onsite (based on operational need) providing services face to face and virtually to participants.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
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.
