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Work at the intersection of data, research, and social impact
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Join a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team in this 9-month fixed-term role
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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:
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Independently investigating deaths and fires.
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Reducing preventable deaths.
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Promoting public health and safety and the administration of justice.
For more information on the Coroners Court of Victoria, please visit www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au
Why join CCOV
Working at CCOV offers:
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the opportunity to perform work of real significance to the Victorian community
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a meaningful role in a unique judicial environment
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flexible and innovative work practices that support balance between work and family life
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a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, safety and respect
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attractive salary and access to training and development opportunities
About the Role
The Coroners Prevention Unit (CPU) provides support to Coroners to fulfil their prevention mandate to improve public health and safety. To support this, the CPU maintains several databases containing information on deaths reported to and investigated by Coroners. The primary purpose of collecting the information in these databases is to assist Coroners to understand the circumstances and contexts underpinning Victorian deaths, so that opportunities can be identified to reduce the risk of preventable deaths occurring in future.
The Data Coordinator is responsible for leading a team of Project Officers. Key accountabilities include:
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Reviewing and interpreting coronial material to code information (both categorical data and free text information) about deaths including suicides and homicides, especially for complex cases.
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Overseeing the day-to-day tasks required to operate and maintain key CPU databases, including data coding and maintenance as well as extracting, collating, analysing, and reporting on coronial data.
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Managing a team of project officers who are responsible for enhanced coding into CPU databases, including benchmarking and tracking coder performance.
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Supporting the Manager of Data and Analytics by undertaking tasks and projects associated with the provision and interpretation of best practice data.
About You
We are looking for a self-directed and forward-thinking individual with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail. As the successful candidate you will also possess:
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Experience in critically reviewing written material and extracting relevant information from it.
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The ability to plan and prioritise your workload and to work collaboratively with others.
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Proven expertise in collating data to write reports for a range of audiences.
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Experience in leading a team in a research or government policy setting is desirable, but not essential.
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Data entry experience into administrative datasets using a range of complex documents is essential.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
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Resume
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A cover letter (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating attributes and experience relevant to the role (see the Key Selection criteria in the Position Description).
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.
