• Work for an employer of choice in an integrated team
• Working with Men who are the perpetrator of violence
• Training and learning opportunities plus specialist courses

The Orange Door

A key recommendation of the Royal Commission and the Roadmap for Reform was to establish a network of Support and Safety Hubs (‘Hubs’) across Victoria to provide a new way for women, children and young people experiencing family violence, and families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported. These Hubs are known as The Orange Door. The Orange Door delivers a fundamental change to the way we work with women, children and families, and men.

Your role

You will join a brand new team at The Orange Door. This role will work as part of an integrated team to provide specialist services to Men/Perpetrators entering The Orange Door.

As a Senior Practitioner you will support people with advice with a focus on risk assessment, engagement, and provision of an initial response and as a source of information to people referred to the Hub. You will work collaboratively as part of an integrated practice approach to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns through the provision of:

• Screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions;
• Allocation services and coordination of referrals;
• Collaborative working with the Hub team to support integrated risk assessment and planning, including participating in case conferences, meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience working with perpetrators of violence, men / fathers;
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families and/or family violence where there are complex needs and risk issues;
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma;
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach;
• The ability to recognise and identify limits of own expertise and to seek advice or refer clients to other specialists. 

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level

What you get in return

• Level 6 SCHADS which is $96,000 - $102,000 plus super plus salary packaging
• Office location: Dandenong (other locations within South Metro and Bayside Peninsula might be also available)
• 9am-5pm hours based at The Orange Door
• Permanent ongoing role
• Two positions available
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• Support from Practice Leaders, Team Leaders and Senior Practitioners to support your growth and develop your skills 

Ready to take the next step

Take a look at the full position description here: PD - Senior Practitioner (Men's) - SMA TOD.DOCX

To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" and submit your application via the portal.

You will also be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that describes your passion and motivation to apply and your interest in working at The Orange Door supporting and mentoring others.

For further enquiries contact: Dominika Szadura, Orange Door Program Manager on 03 9781 6700 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Practitioners x2 - The Orange Door enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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