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SalaryAbout The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
We are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a specialist range of support services to all people impacted by sexual and Family Violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis response, case management, therapeutic counselling and group programs, early intervention programs, refuge and housing support, legal services, professional training and primary prevention initiatives, along with the delivery of the Victims Assistance Program for Barwon South West.
About The Role
This position provides specialised first point of contact for our service in the assessment of adults, young people, children and families (with non-offending parent/s) who have experienced sexual assault or Family Violence, and for children and young people who engage in problematic or abusive sexualised behaviours. The position reports to the Intake Team Leader and is supported by a team of highly skilled and qualified practitioners. Regular professional supervision, valuable peer and organisational support as well as training and professional development are provided. This position is full time or part time minimum 4 days per week.
About You
With degree qualifications in social work, welfare or psychology, you have demonstrated experience in assessment and risk management, crisis intervention, case management and you will be able to demonstrate experience in delivery of therapeutic interventions.
You will be a values driven person, motivated to make a difference and hold the client at the centre of everything you do. You thrive working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic, team environment.
If you share our vision for a community free from Family Violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey.
Why work for The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre?
The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include:
- Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements
- Flexible and part time working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- 12 weeks Paid parental leave
- Salary packaging
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Social initiatives
- Positive workplace culture
The SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land.
How To Apply
To access the position description and further information go to https://www.safvcentre.org.au/careers/
To apply, please send your resume and response to the key selection criteria to sent to ***********@SAFVCentre.org.au. All applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the PD.
Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 31 January 2024
The successful candidate will be required to maintain a current Working With Children’s check and National Police Check.
The SAFV Centre is a registered Child Safe Organisation; committed to safeguarding children and young people.
