AddressThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Family Violence Practitioner to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).
Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 75 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”.
The role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will work in a collaborative manner with the Sunshine Family Violence (FV) team and with external partners to deliver high quality services including Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCP), post MBCP, Family Safety Contact work, Victim/Survivor Group facilitation and Men’s Case Management. This will include assessing clients’ suitability for FV Programs, conducting comprehensive risk assessments and risk management of participants. You will also deliver case management and family safety support including referrals to relevant services, where required.
This role is located at our Sunshine Family Relationship centre and is permanent, part-time, working four (4) days per week with one evening shift required per week.
About you
- Degree in social work, or a related social science discipline.
- Experience in provision of high-quality risk assessments of individuals and families.
- An understanding of the gendered nature of Family Violence and the ability to articulate a practise framework including engagement and assessment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A current Victorian driver’s licence is required.
- Satisfactory National Police Check, current Working with Children check and International Police Check (if applicable).
We provide
- Competitive salary including meal/entertainment and salary packaging.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Generous employment conditions and benefits including additional paid leave benefits - parental, study, personal and compassionate, flexible, Family Violence leave as well as paid ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Access to professional development and training including our Registered Training Organisation programs where we provide accredited and non-accredited courses.
- Best practice clinical supervision and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Career progression opportunities internally across Melbourne Metropolitan and Regional Victoria centres.
The base salary range is $92k-$99k (pro-rata) per annum.
Apply
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible by sending their application and resume so we can progress to interviews. You can view the position description for further information. If you have a specific query contact Rose Byrnes, Senior Manager Western Melbourne by phoning 0419 774 ***. Applications close Tuesday, 28 May 2024.
All candidates must complete the Minimum Qualifications Self-Assessment form and attach this with their application.
COVID-19 compliance
Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption during their application process.
RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.
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