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Our Journey

The Southern Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA), is a program of Monash Health and has the responsibility in the Southern Region of the Department of Human Services for:

• The provision and development of effective services to victim/survivors and associated people affected by sexual assault and family violence.
• The provision of assessment and treatment for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour.
• The provision of public education and professional training on sexual assault and anti-violence issues.
• Social planning and processes related to reducing societal violence.

The SECASA Primary Prevention Program delivers anti-violence training and education programs to young people in secondary schools via Respect Protect Connect and provides advanced personal safety programs in primary schools via Feeling Safe Together. The program additionally delivers specialist sexual assault and family violence education and training packages to the community, professionals and stakeholders.

A Day in the Life

As the Primary Prevention Program Educator you will:

• Deliver and develop sexual assault and family violence training and education packages
• Organise whole of school advanced personal safety programs via Feeling Safe Together
• Conducting workshops and in-services for teaching staff, parents, community groups and health professionals in regards to anti-violence strategies and the promotion of such strategies
• Ensuring training packages are relevant and using up to date resources and information
• Updating the training manual and related training courses
• Raising invoices to be sent to Monash Health Finance Department so they can forwarded onto Schools who have received our services

The Primary Prevention Program Educator will be primarily based at East Bentleigh, however will travel frequently between SECASA sites and Schools to deliver education programs.

What You Bring

• You will have professional experience working with victim survivors of sexual assault and family violence.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking sexual assault / family violence prevention work in the broader community.
• Strong communication and experience delivering training to small and large audiences.

What You Need

This position is open to candidates with the following qualifications:

Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapist or Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy, with no restrictions.
• A current Victorian licence.

Grade 2 Social Work

• Formal qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW.
• An Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited Bachelor Degree or entry level Master’s Degree of Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the AASW.
• Written evidence of eligibility of AASW membership for overseas qualifications.
• Accredited Social Worker as approved by the AASW.
• A current Victorian licence.

OR Community Development

• Bachelor of Community Development.
• A current Victorian licence.

In Return

You will receive excellent support from within SECASA including:

• Regular clinical supervision and above award opportunities to attend professional development.
• You will be part of a highly committed compassionate team.
• Be part of a service that values you and all you bring to the role.
• Strong focus on self-care.
• Work in a team with a diverse range of experience for you to draw on.
• Receive evidence based training.
• Be part of an expanding service with multiple projects focusing on improving service delivery and the client experience.
• Provided with a range of internal opportunities within the SECASA service to evidence our commitment to your development.
• Work with a team where the Sexual Assault Sector values are evident in daily practice including being passionate about eliminating sexual assault and family violence through social change.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Katherine Maywood, Manager SECASA – Partnerships and Innovation on telephone 9928 8741.

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Private health insurance at discounted rates
• Health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). Apply using the Apply Now link below and be redirected.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Please note: applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.