Address About the role
Are you ready to make a difference in our community? An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled and experienced Family Violence Practitioner to join our dynamic team at South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault.
The Family Violence Connector role seeks to provide a more integrated and seamless service response across primary health care with a particular focus on General Practice, Community Service Organisations and Specialist Family Violence Services. This position will target key General Practice workforces at an organisational and systems level to improve early identification and intervention of people who are at risk of or who are experiencing Family Violence.
Position overview:
Part Time, Fixed Term position with immediate start (64 hours per fortnight)
12 month duration
Based at the Warrnambool Campus with some outreach and overnight travel
Salary Range: $92,523 - $101,691, pro rata - plus superannuation
About SWCASA
South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault provides therapeutic counselling services and support to children and adults who have experienced Sexual Assault and Family Violence. We also provide case management and intervention to children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours. The Family Violence Connector role will join our Family Violence service stream, reporting to the Family Violence Clinical Coordinator.
What you bring
The successful applicant will:
Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work or equivalent) and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the Family Violence sector.
Have expert understanding of the structural, theoretical, and therapeutic issues surround Family Violence is imperative, including knowledge and experience using MARAM and undertaking risk assessment and safety planning.
Possess expertise in project management, with demonstrated attention to detail with well-developed administrative and organisational skills to effectively manage and determine priorities, meet targets and deadlines, are all essential requirements for this position.
Have demonstrated experience in delivering presentations/training and understanding how quality improvement principles and processes can contribute to service quality and system developments will be highly regarded.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Internal and external professional development opportunities
Ongoing clinical supervision
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 20 March 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Interviews are scheduled tentatively for Monday 25 March 2024. If this date presents any conflicts or concerns for your, kindly specify in your application.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification of Social Worker, Grade 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check
Current Immunisation status
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