Sexual Violence Support Worker

Date: 16 Sept 2025

Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630

Company: Goulburn Valley Health

Reference Number: 2034

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time until September 2026

Hours per Fortnight: 76

Classification: Qualified Social Worker Grade 1, Year SC11-SC14)

Location: Shepparton

Closing date: 14/10/2025

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About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role:

Located within the newly launched Shepparton Multidisciplinary Centre (MDC), Trauma Informed Services holds responsibility for the development of systems and services across GV Health that strengthen co-ordination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and advocacy responses to victims of interpersonal violence, including family violence, child abuse, elder abuse; and sexual assault services provided through Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault (GVCASA).

Working from a trauma informed practice framework and with an intersectional lens, the Sexual Violence Support Worker's (SVSW) primary role is to work collaboratively with the broader team and contribute to an integrated approach to service delivery. The role will participate in provision of intake assessments and focussed, short term therapeutic supports, including a range of interventions that seek to address the impact of trauma on the client's emotional, psychological, behavioural and social functioning, as well as supporting and assisting victim survivors and their non-offending family members to access relevant welfare and social support services that complement and support their recovery.The SVSW will also support GVCASA to work towards the reduced incidence of sexual violence by participating in the delivery of prevention and early intervention education.

The SVSW role is a one-year fixed term position funded under the Australian Government Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence National Partnership Agreement NPA) and is open to applicants new to the Sexual Assault Support Services sector and includes funded best practice professional development and training opportunities.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.