Senior Family Violence Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Overview
Your role: This is an exciting opportunity to support the North-East Melbourne Family Services program area where family violence is a presenting issue. As a senior practitioner you will apply a contemporary intersectional lens to working with both people using family violence as well as those experiencing it. This will be in the context of working with often complex and vulnerable families. As well as direct case-management, you will provide family violence consultations and work alongside Family Services practitioners to build their capacity regarding responses to family violence.
Responsibilities
- Empower, enhance and strengthen families impacted by family violence.
- Provide staff development and secondary consultation to Family Services practitioners on family violence, including risk assessments, safety planning and engaging justice system responses.
- Conduct risk and needs assessments using relevant and contemporary frameworks, theories and practice models, including Safe and Together.
- Manage a small complex caseload that involves families experiencing family violence.
- Collaborate with Family Services practitioners through joint visits, co-working and secondary consultation.
What you need to know
- A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which equates to around $110,102 plus super. Flexibility through increments up to 6.3 (dependent upon experience).
- Based at our office in Preston, with the option to take advantage of a flexible working culture.
- 9 Day fortnight, fixed term to October 2026.
- A career organisation that hires to 600+ roles per year, offering opportunities to explore internal roles.
- Wellbeing programs and benefits including health support, discounted health insurance, inclusive workplace practices and Rainbow Tick Accreditation.
Qualifications and experience
- Significant knowledge and experience with the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework and Information Sharing Schemes.
- Demonstrated understanding of the family violence system and the impact on women, children and men.
- Experience in providing family violence informed practice interventions to improve safety and enhance family functioning for families with complex needs.
- Advanced understanding of structural inequalities that contribute to family violence, including gender dynamics and male privilege.
What our people say
“AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation with great conditions for growth and development.”
Ready to take the next step
The advert closes Sunday September 28th. For a Detailed Position Description please review the job description documentation. To apply, click apply and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply. For questions contact Claire Foreman via email or phone.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity; everyone is welcome regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
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