Family & Domestic Violence Support Workers jobs

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 Coroners Court of Victoria (CCOV) is responsible for:

• Independently investigating deaths and fires.
• Reducing preventable deaths.
• Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.

Why join CCOV

Working at CCOV offers:

• the opportunity to be part of a team performing work of real significance to the Victorian community
• a meaningful role in a unique judicial environment
• flexible and innovative work practices that support balance between work and family life
• a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, safety and respect
• attractive salary and access to training and development opportunities

About the Role

Make a meaningful contribution to preventing family violence deaths in Victoria.

Join the Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU), a unique multidisciplinary team that supports coroners to identify opportunities to improve public health and safety through evidence-based recommendations. As part of the Victorian Systemic Review into Family Violence Deaths (VSRFVD), you will play a critical role in reviewing family violence-related deaths, identifying systemic issues, and helping shape recommendations that drive lasting change across Victoria's service system.

As a Family Violence Case Investigator, you will undertake complex analysis of coronial information, research and evidence to support coroners in their investigations. Working within the CPU Family Violence Team, you will identify contributing factors, emerging themes and opportunities for prevention, helping inform recommendations that strengthen Victoria's response to family violence and reduce the risk of future deaths.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse complex coronial materials relating to suspected family violence-related deaths.
• Provide high-quality written and verbal advice to coroners based on evidence, research and critical analysis.
• Identify individual and systemic factors contributing to deaths and opportunities for prevention and service improvement.
• Prepare case summaries, briefs and evidentiary materials to support coronial decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and inform investigations.
• Identify trends, themes and emerging issues across cases to support systemic review activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

About You

You are an analytical and highly skilled professional with experience in family violence, research, investigations, policy, social services, justice, or a related field. You are comfortable working with complex and sensitive material and can translate detailed evidence into clear, actionable advice.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience and knowledge of the Victorian family violence response system.
• Strong research, analytical and investigative skills.
• The ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Law, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Policy or a related field is highly desirable.

Help shape a safer future for Victorian families through evidence, insight and prevention.

How to apply

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

• Resume
• A short cover letter - (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating attributes and experience relevant to the role (see the Key Selection criteria in the Position Description).
• A short response to the following wellbeing question (in addition to the two pages above and must not exceed 1 page):

CCOV is an environment that can expose staff to images, case history, testimony and behaviour that can cause stress and/or distress at times.

Question: What strategies would you employ to help deal with these potential stressors?

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.

The coronial jurisdiction is a sensitive and demanding environment. Employees may be exposed to challenging material and interactions with families and loved ones experiencing distress. CCOV is committed to psychological safety and provides programs, services and support to help employees manage these demands.

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.