Court Network Program Manager

Job Purpose

The Program Manager contributes to access to justice for vulnerable people in Victoria’s law courts in the metropolitan Melbourne area. Th position involves managing and developing the volunteer workforce and their practice as front-line court-based community services professionals and contributing to family violence support capability building in the Court Network workforce.

We currently have one position available at 0.8 EFT, initially for a 12-month contract with the option for on-going employment subject to funding.

The position is classified as Community Service Employee Level 7, Pay Point 1 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (hereafter “the SCHCDS Industry Award”).

Key Selection Criteria

The Program Manager will have a commitment to Court Network’s philosophy and work collaboratively to promote an atmosphere which is welcoming, non-judgmental and compassionate, as well as contribute to Court Network’s strategic priorities in the areas of family violence, victim support, and support for unrepresented litigants.

Essential:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in areas such as social sciences, justice, social work or community development, and/or experience in working in the community services sector in court support, preferably family violence support services
Management experience in community services context including direct supervision of paid staff and/or volunteers.
Experience in developing and supporting effective service delivery partnerships and collaborations
Ability to work as part of a team, particularly with volunteers
Highly developed interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy in current applications and programs
Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Desirable:

A knowledge of relevant law, policy, programs and services related to Court Network services, particularly in the provision of support to people affected by family violence.
A full position description is available on Court Network’s website: http://www.courtnetwork.com.au/Vacancies.aspx

Please note: the successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a criminal history check including a Working with Children Check before commencement of employment.