Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Mar 2021
Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) is the peak body for specialist family violence response services for victims-survivors in Victoria. We are an independent, non-government organisation.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) is a state-wide resource centre that focuses on building the capacity of systems, organisations and professionals to prevent and respond to family violence. We are also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) who provides training and capacity building activities to meet workforce development needs from prevention to response.
DV Vic and DVRCV are merging to become one entity in 2021.
DV Vic and DVRCV’s work is informed by the experiences of adult and child victim survivors impacted by family violence.
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 people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer. 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 Primary Prevention team's focus over the next twelve months is developing, implementing and consolidating a suite of programs and projects that will continue to build capability, connectedness, and expertise in the primary prevention sector.
The Prevention Advisor – Practice development and training will report to the Prevention Practice and Workforce Development Manager. This role will deliver prevention training, communities of practice, facilitate workshops and events. As well as support the strategy, design, development and implementation of a suite of high quality and innovative primary prevention training packages and modules to suit a range of audiences.
This role will be responsible for moderating the electronic practice network (EPN) and the provision of advice on evidence-based practice to members, associate members, networks and other organisations as well as providing technical assistance to support practitioners, organisations and sectors to develop their approach to primary prevention in line with Change the Story.
As a result of Covid-19 and health restrictions, training, events and communities of practice are currently being delivered virtually/online.
For more information about the key responsibilities of the role, download the position description.
If you have a question about this position contact Melissa on [email protected], using the subject line: Prevention Advisor - Practice Development and Training enquiry via EthicalJobs.
DV Vic and DVRCV are currently recruiting for several roles in the Primary Prevention team. For a list of roles visit the website www.dvvic.org.au and advise in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for multiple roles.
A position description is attached.