Specialist Family Violence Hub PractitionerHybrid

• Hume Merri-bek region, Wurundjeri Country
• Fixed term, part time (12 months)
• Base salary $102K FTE pro rata, plus super and salary packaging

We strive to create an organisation which is as diverse as the community we serve!

The Opportunity

The Northern Specialist Family Violence Service (NSFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Northern Metropolitan sub-region. The service aims to support victim survivors and their children to remain safely within their community and maintain a life free of violence while also addressing the emotional and practical needs and issues arising from the violence.

NSFVS provides a Specialist Family Violence team within The Support and Safety Hub (also known as The Orange Door) in the Hume Merri-Bek Area (HMA) as per Recommendations 37 and 38 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. 

NSFVS operates within a collaborative and supportive team environment with a strong focus on partnerships with relevant external organisations.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner plays a critical role in family violence risk assessment, safety planning and engagement of women and children into any supports they need. The referrals are a combination of police referred, women calling our service directly, or referrals from other services. The service can be provided by contacting women by phone, face to face at the Hub, or conducting outreach appointments.  

About You

• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related.
• Experience working with victim survivors and their children.
• Experience in comprehensive risk assessments
• An understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2007 and the Family Violence Protection Act 2008.

For more information on minimum qualification requirements, please follow this link https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners

The Benefits

💰 Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.

💻 Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.

✏️Ongoing learning and development opportunities

📞 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by Friday 12 April 2024.

Queries to Catalina Rua - Advanced Family Violence Practice Leader - The Orange Door Ph: 0400 248 228

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.