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 11,000 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 offences except treason, murder and related offences.
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.
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. Historically CISP has only been available in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, however this program has been funded for an 18-month pilot in the County Court of Victoria.
The Senior AOD Counsellor will provide high quality engagement, assessment, counselling, and support services to participants of the County Court CISP Pilot. This 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 working from home and providing services virtually to participants due to COVID-19 restrictions and will transition back to onsite face to face delivery as per Victorian Government advice.
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.
Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19. It is a condition of any offer of employment that applicants for vacant roles with Court Services Victoria agree to comply with any applicable pandemic order or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.
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.