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 The primary role of the Client Support Worker is to undertake a range of tasks that directly support the Case Management teams and the organisation in delivering high-quality, client centred support to adult and child victim-survivors of family violence. This includes maintaining accurate client records, coordinating referrals, managing correspondence, and assisting with data and reporting. The Client Support Worker plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery by streamlining administrative processes, helping to build a comprehensive picture of client circumstances, and enabling Case Managers to focus on direct client support. The Client Support Worker acts as a key point of coordination within the team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely access to support and resources for clients. 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 Flexible working arrangements 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 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: Certificate or diploma qualification in social work, community services, community development or a related field. A foundational understanding of the drivers, dynamics and impacts of family violence Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop skills in work with adults, young people, and children from diverse backgrounds facing a range of complex challenges in relation to family violence, homelessness, health and mental health, drug and alcohol use, trauma, and marginalization. Essential Skills and Knowledge Foundational understanding of risk assessment in the context of family violence and a demonstrated willingness to actively develop skills in crisis intervention and casework with adults, young people, and children from diverse backgrounds who have experienced family violence, supported by supervision, training, and reflective practice. The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy team environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational and administrative skills, including proficiency in record-keeping, data entry, and document preparation Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders professionally and sensitively Demonstrated capacity or ability to quickly learn and work with a range of databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of the SHIP database is desirable but not required 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 This position is fixed term until 30 June 2027, subject to funding. Hours of work The position is full time fixed term (1.0FTE) Salary and Conditions Annual salary range is as a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner classification, Level 3 Pay Point 1-4, $76,386.73 - $81,924.00 annually (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 People and Culture team 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/ Please click here to view the position description
