Project Officer Education & Public Programs

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.

The Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC) is Australia's first community justice centre and an International Community Mentor Court.

Key aspects of the NJC include:

Early intervention

Peacemaking

Local problem solving

One stop integrated service delivery with a focus on addressing the underlying causes of offending

The NJC incorporates a multi jurisdictional court which implements therapeutic and restorative approaches to the administration of justice.

Strong community involvement, engagement and partnership are fundamental to the NJC approach.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Education & Public Programs, the Project Officer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of education programs and projects for diverse audiences.

The Project Officer will provide a broad range of project management support to ensure education and public programs and other relatied projects are delivered to the highest standard, increasing understanding and awareness of the NJC model, community justice and the NJC's role as an International Mentor Community Court.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience in the design and delivery of education and public programs.

Strong public speaking and communication skills.

IT technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, along with experience using graphic design software, email marketing platforms, online survey tools, and social media platforms.

Demonstrated skills in producing engaging content for different audiences.

Understanding of project management methodology.

How to apply

resume

a short 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.