Family Violence and Hardship Officer

Central Highlands Water is a major regional employer, and we want you to join us

• Exciting Fixed-Term (2-years) onsite role with a regional Water Corporation
• Salary range commencing from $85, $89,681.49 p.a + 12% Superannuation
• Full time role, Monday to Friday 8:15am-5pm.

About us

At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.

Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.

To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages

The opportunity

The Family Violence and Hardship Officer is responsible for providing specialist support to customers experiencing family violence, financial hardship, or other forms of vulnerability. This role delivers confidential, and respectful assistance in line with Central Highlands Water's Family Violence Policy, Customer Support Policy, the Essential Services Commission (ESC) Customer Service Code, and the ESC Family Violence Guideline.

About you

Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrated experience in case management, reporting, customer service, or community support roles (essential).
• Understanding of family violence frameworks, financial hardship, regulatory requirements and vulnerability issues (highly desirable).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with customers in vulnerable situations and apply trauma-informed and customer-centered practice.
• Sound problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Compliance with ESC family violence and hardship obligations.

What's in it for you?

Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community

We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.

At CHW you will:

• Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
• Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you want to make a positive impact through meaningful work and have the energy, courage and ideas to take on a challenge, we'd love to hear from you To submit your application, click on APPLY to be redirected to our website and for a copy of the Position Description. While you are on our website, take a look around. You won't be disappointed

• Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Have questions?

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Blair Holyoak on

Applications close 5pm Thursday 27th November 2025

• Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
• This role may be subject to a probation period.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Blair Holyoak.

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At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated.