Introduction 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. Description About The Role Specialist Family Violence Case Manager - Housing provides intensive housing support onsite to women and children who are residing in refuge, Transitional Housing Management (THM) and Crisis Accommodation Properties (CAP). Working as part of a dynamic team the Specialist Family Violence Case Manager - Housing has a focus on ensuring the safe and secure exit of women and children into affordable accommodation. The Specialist Family Violence Case Manager - Housing uses a strong understanding of the gendered and complex nature of family violence and evidence based risk factors to continuously asses a client’s risk and safety, while also addressing other support needs identified with the client. 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 have a r elevant graduate or post graduate qualification in psychology, social work or other relevant discipline and housing/family violence experience. 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: A relevant graduate or post graduate qualification in psychology, social work or other relevant discipline. A minimum two years’ relevant experience. Essential Skills and Knowledge • A comprehensive understanding of the issues relating to family violence with a gendered feminist, structural, individual and family context. • Demonstrated experience and capabilities in assessment and risk management, crisis intervention and case management. • Sound knowledge of the effect and impact of interpersonal trauma on adults, young people, children and their non-offending families. • High level interpersonal skills and ability to work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrated ability to advocate, liaise and practice collaboratively across complex systems. • Demonstrated capacity to apply theoretical frameworks to practice. • Ability to manage complex and demanding work. • Ability to practice independently with a high degree of autonomy and to participate as a member of a team. 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 The position is Full Time -fixed term until June 2027 Hours of work Full time Salary and Conditions Annual salary range is as a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner classification, Level 6 Pay Point 1-3. 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
