Introduction We are a leading organisation offering a comprehensive suite of services to clients and the community across the Barwon, West Melbourne and Wimmera Regions. Providing specialist sexual assault and family violence programs and services, including 24 hour crisis care support, case management, therapeutic counselling, early intervention and professional education and training, we continue to grow and develop our offerings. Description About the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre We are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a range of specialist support services to people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis care, specialist response services, early intervention programs, Victims Assistance Program, Community Legal Services, trauma recovery programs, professional training and primary prevention initiatives. About The Role As a member of the Legal Program, the Administration Assistant reports to the Principal Solicitor and provides high quality administrative support to the legal program and the service users. The Administration Assistant will: Provide administrative support and assistance to the Principal Solicitor and other staff as required. Ensure that all women who have made contact with, or have been referred to the service, are responded to with respect and dignity and are provided with appropriate and timely referral into the legal program. Ensure a warm and friendly welcoming atmosphere for all people accessing the legal program. Arranging client appointments, completing intake forms and speaking with clients to obtain their information. Understanding of relevant privacy legislation and internal policies that informs the collection and communication of service user information. Understanding of, and a commitment to agency and service user confidentiality. Participation in data collection and maintain service-related data as required Why work for The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre? The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include: Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements Professional development opportunities 5 weeks annual leave and access to purchased leave for full and part time employees Paid parental leave Salary packaging Health and Wellbeing initiatives Flu vaccinations Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Social initiatives Positive workplace culture The SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the First Nations ownership of the land where we work. Skills And Experiences About You Understanding of the value of professional supervision and a willingness to participate in reflective practice. Commitment to maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base on issues relevant to family violence practice. Participate in the annual performance management processes. Attend all mandatory professional development relevant at both and agency level and relevant to the role. Willingness and commitment to attend training and educational opportunities as identified in the annual individual professional development plan as negotiated with the Principal Solicitor. You will be a values driven person, motivated to make a difference and hold the client at the centre of everything you do. You thrive working autonomously and also collaboratively within a dynamic, team environment. If you share our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey. We offer a variety of career pathway options, leading salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements that help you manage your work and your life. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a current Working with Children's Check and National Police Check at their own expense. Key Selection Criteria Essential Qualifications and Experience Your application must address the following: Completion of Year 12, or its equivalent. Current Victorian Drivers Licence. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Police Check). Current Working with Children Check or valid exemption. International Police Record Check (only required where staff have lived overseas for 12 months or longer in one country in the last 10 years). Essential Skills and Knowledge Understanding of, and a commitment to maintaining professional practice and boundaries. Advanced administrative skills, particularly data entry and Microsoft Office. Excellent time management skills and an ability to work well under pressure. Good interpersonal skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people including service users, external stakeholders and staff. Knowledge of relevant legislation standards, policies and electronic resources. Demonstrated flexible and adaptable approach to work collaboratively with others to foster a cooperative and supportive team environment. Understanding of the role of external organisations and other stakeholders in the delivery of services. Willingness to undertake additional tasks as required. Commitment to personal and professional development. Knowledge of the principles of gender inequality and feminist theory and an understanding of the nature, scope and impact of family violence on women and their children. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with service users, colleagues and other service providers. Experience in a similar role is highly regarded. Other Commitment to the vision, values and purposes of The SAFV Centre. Commitment to continuous quality improvement and cultural equity in service delivery. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence. Referees Applicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2-3 professional referees including the most recent or current supervisor. Period of Appointment Full time ongoing subject to funding Hours of work 38 per week Salary and Conditions Annual salary range is $68,344.90 – $74,561.93 plus superannuation (pro rata for part time). Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Industrial Instrument: The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Enterprise Agreement 2023. Salary Packaging: Provided via Maxxia. PBI status with other expenses available to package above this cap. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution. Superannuation: The employer will also make superannuation payments on your behalf in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Probationary Period – 6 months with a review conducted during this time. How To Apply All applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the PD. For a confidential discussion, please contact our office on 03 5222 4318. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only, no recruitment agency applications accepted. Please note if you are applying via seek go to The SAFV Centre career portal to access the position description at https://www.safvcentre.org.au/working-with-us/careers/
