The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading and innovative specialist Family Violence organisation based in the Loddon area, with a vision of gender and social equality for all. CNV has a commitment to providing a culturally safe response to family violence and achieving diversity in both our service response and workforce.

To build on our commitment to diversity CNV have commenced a ‘First Nations Employment Pathways Project’. In this project we will aim to develop the workplace culture, define employment pathways and continue to build cultural safety, with the longer-term intention to attract and sustain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the CNV workforce.

CNV are seeking an experienced Project Officer to assist with the deliverables of this project. The role will be a part time contract opportunity (0.5 EFT - 19 hours per week) for a fixed-term period of between 6 - 9 months. Only applicants who have addressed the key selection criteria contained within the position description, will be considered.

With both the ability to work onsite and remotely, the Project Officer will require:

• A sound understanding of cultural safety;
• An ability to engage and consult respectfully with Aboriginal organisations, including ACCHO’s and Traditional Custodians, with schools/educational institutions, community groups and individuals;
• The capacity to research, synthesise and write up findings and practices;
• Suitable experience and/or qualifications within a welfare/social work background.

The role will be responsible for contributing to the following project objectives:

• Develop an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment pathways policy and guidelines for CNV
• Establish initiatives that increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment within CNV
• Explore current cultural safety within CNV and make recommendations for ongoing support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and clients
• Work with the Project Team to contribute to the on-going work across the organisation to build cultural knowledge and ensure cultural safety
• Document and promote learnings

For more information visit our website or phone People and Culture on (03) 5430 3000.

Employment with CNV is subject to a satisfactory WWC clearance and criminal record history check prior to commencement of employment.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.

A position description is attached.