• Work with Victims of Violent Crime, who are affected by youth crime
• Make a difference to vulnerable people experiencing the criminal justice system
• Immerse yourself in a fast paced, vibrant, passionate environment

About us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Program:

The Victims Assistance Program aims to assist victims to effectively manage the damaging consequences of violent crime and to minimise the secondary victimisation sometimes associated with involvement in criminal justice system. Provide psychological first aid, information, referral, casework, and advocacy and case management services to victims of violent crime

What you will do:

• Provide support to and represent victims at group conferences across the region – including intensive pre and post conference support. 
• Provide general victim impact awareness at group conferences where victims do not wish to be involved.
• Provide secondary consultation and appropriate support to conferencing convenors regarding engagement of victims. 
• Deliver trauma-informed and victim-centred on-site and phone-based services for victims identified at the Children’s Court, to ensure they are linked with relevant victim services, receive relevant updates on matters, and are aware of their opportunities to engage in the youth justice system including opportunities for restorative justice.
• Deliver services in a culturally safe manner, including identifying and being responsive to victims’ individual and cultural needs.
• Collaborate with CCVE and Conferencing teams in VRSR and other VAP agencies on operational processes and to create a seamless experience for victims and share learnings and improvements.  
• Proactively build and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders with a focus on securing positive victim and service system outcomes.
• Contribute to the daily operations of the Children’s Court team to meet operational requirements, including following operational procedures and processes and demonstrating a high level of professionalism.
• Build capacity of VAP staff and the organisation regarding the youth justice system, trends and issues.
• Escalate critical risks or issues to management and recommend viable solutions. 

Technical expertise

• Understanding of the youth justice system (including the Children’s Court), victim service system and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with victims of crime.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma informed approaches to assessment, referrals and victim support. 
• Understanding of restorative justice theory and principles, including an understanding of group conferencing processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain authentic and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure positive client and service system outcomes.
• Excellent ICT, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Make A Move:

• A salary starting at around $100,766 at full time, plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• Fixed term position, part time 4 days/0.8 FTE per week (pro rata salary) until 30 June 2028
• This position can be based across any of our Loddon Mallee Region offices in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Mildura, Echuca or Kyneton.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition

What our people say - “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Ready to take the next step:

Click apply wherever you see the advert which will take you to our application portal, create a profile using your email there and then submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal.

To discuss the role please reach out to Danielle McManus on 03 5440 1100 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Justice Victim Support Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information please read the position description here: Practitioner Victims Support PD

We will review applications as they come in and may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found, so please do not delay. 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Additional screening processes, including National Name Check, Fingerprint Records Search and VicPol misconduct screening will be conducted as part of the authorisation process for employment within the VAP co-location project.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria, and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.