• Strong project management and delivery focus
• Engage with a broad range of external stakeholders across the FV sector
• Identify opportunities that support and maintain the safety and wellbeing of the specialist family violence workforce

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

In 2021, Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) are merging to become a new entity. This merger brings the peak body for Victoria’s specialist family violence services supporting victim survivors together with the state’s only specialist family violence Registered Training Organisation, combining our strength, capacity and resources for greater impact.

Our work is underpinned by intersectional feminism – as set out in the Code of Practice: Principles and Standards for Specialist Family Violence Services for Victim-Survivors – informed by an understanding of the gendered nature of violence and with the interests of all victim survivors at the heart of everything we do.

We apply a specialist lens across primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery to:

• Develop practice and support workforces
• Strengthen and connect organisations, sectors and systems
• Build momentum for social change
• Build a strong peak organisation

We are in the process of re-branding the merged organisation to ensure a truly collaborative and equal new peak body. DV Vic and DVRCV is committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

THE ROLE

Working in the Sector Development Unit, our Practice Development Advisors work to support workforce and practice development for the specialist family violence sector. A key focus of the Unit is to implement the 2nd Edition of Code of Practice: Principles and Standards for Specialist Family Violence Services for Victim-Survivors. As a Practice Development Advisor, you are integral to that work.

As a Practice Development Advisor, you will lead on the development and implementation of statewide service models for the specialist family violence sector. The role also supports other sector development activities.

Sound project management skills are critical to your success as a Practice Development Advisor. They’ll underpin your ability to deliver and implement programs that meet the needs of your external stakeholders and their workforce. You can source, analyse and present complex information that will assist member organisations to build capability and capacity.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL HAVE:

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• In depth knowledge of the Victorian family violence service system and reform agenda.
• An understanding of the drivers, dynamics, and impacts of family and gendered violence, and knowledge of state and federal policy and law informing responses to family violence.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups.
• Ability to influence and support others in working to achieve change.
• Ability to work with others to facilitate trouble-shooting and problem-solving in a complex environment.

For more information about the key responsibilities of the role, download the position description.

Please apply as soon as possible, as we seek to commence the recruitment process promptly.

This role is being offered on a renewable 12 month fixed-term contract. In addition to a salary of $96,703 + 10% super, DV Vic offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Christmas and New Year shut-down leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual annual Professional Development budget.

If you have questions about this position contact Jacky Tucker on [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Development Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are in the process of re-branding the merged organisation to ensure a truly collaborative and equal new peak body. DV Vic and DVRCV is committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people.

We recognise the strength and value in diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

A position description is attached.