Family Violence Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence Full time
Overview

People and Culture Coordinator | Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Full time, ongoing, SCHADS 5 + 3%, Salary Packaging and Superannuation

Are you proficient in Vietnamese and committed to helping women in your community who are experiencing family violence? Are you passionate about supporting safe and healthy relationships within these families and advocating for positive change across the community? If yes, this is the role for you

Join our team in Melbourne and make a positive difference in the lives of migrant and refugee families experiencing family violence.

About inTouch

inTouch is at the forefront of providing integrated and culturally responsive services to women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence. For over 40 years, we\'ve championed the cause of our clients, helping more than 30,000 women, children and families to thrive despite the challenges they\'ve faced. Our approach is unique and effective, thanks to our inLanguage, inCulture delivery model and our team\'s profound and personal understanding of cultural sensitivities and the migration journey.

inTouch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQA+ people.

About the Role

inTouch Family Violence (FV) Practitioners work alongside victim survivors of family violence from refugee and migrant backgrounds. This involves individual case management and recovery support as well as delivering group-based programs based on identified need and in line with the MARAM Framework. The role also supports work with men through the Motivation for Change (MFC) Program and associated services, delivering MFC case management and partner contact support services as applicable.

Benefits

You\'ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that is making a tangible difference in the lives of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and their communities. inTouch offers a supportive, diverse and dynamic work environment, where innovation, passion and resilience are at the heart of what we do. Benefits include:

  • A collaborative and nurturing team culture within a positive working environment, fostering mutual support, and continuous learning.
  • Competitive salary plus packaging option.
  • Hybrid - office / working from home model.
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave.
  • Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
  • Purchased leave option.
Key Selection Criteria
  • Your ability to fluently speak in Vietnamese
  • Demonstrated experience within the specialist family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence (telephone counselling advantageous).
  • Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Multi Agency Risk Assessment (MARAM) Framework training and its application in the context of Crisis Services or the willingness to undergo training at employment start.
  • Understanding of contemporary family violence practice including the gendered nature of violence, social justice principles, crisis intervention and working with trauma.
  • Knowledge of state-based legislation that pertains to family violence, privacy and child protection legislation relevant to service delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment, including working within agreed timeline parameters.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and positive approach.
  • High level of resilience and self-care practices in place.
To be successful for the role you\'ll also need
  • Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification as required for working within the Family Violence sector.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Adaptable to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply

Please note your application will not be considered unless you provide a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text) and an updated Resume.

Reach out to if you require support to complete your application or adjustments based on your access needs.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check (including an international police check if resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last ten years), Working with Children Check, Reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and qualification checks.


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