Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 24th Nov 2021
Multiple fixed term roles available to join a dynamic specialist family violence team providing a variety of services and programs.
No to Violence is Australia’s largest peak body for services and individuals that work with men who use family violence. No to Violence operates the national Men’s Referral Service, the national Brief Intervention Services and the Victorian based Perpetrator Accommodation Support Service, free, confidential counselling, referral and support services.
We have strong values of Change, Leadership, Gender Equity and Accountability.
We are looking for a number of Men’s Family Violence Counsellors to join the Men’s Referral Service (MRS) with a start date of 17 January 2022.
The Men’s Referral Service provide multiple services and programs which will provide you with the opportunity to move between programs to gain new skills and experiences. We work primarily with men who are using or have used family violence; however we also work with family members, third parties or professionals to support whole of family safety. These services include:
We are looking for Counsellors who have and an understanding of FV legislation, risk management and reforms. Counsellors should also have experience in conducting risk assessment and safety planning in accordance with protocols, procedures and clinical governance frameworks.
These roles operate on rotating roster, and on call after hours service, spanning 7 days per week (Mon – Fri 8am – 9pm and Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm).
Employment with NTV is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, proof of legal entitlement to work in Australia, a Police records check (including an International Police check where required) and a Working with Children Check.
We follow state government restrictions and vaccination protocols, therefore you may be required to provide proof of covid vaccination as part of pre-employment screening.
Further details relating to the key roles and responsibilities of this role can be found in the position description on our website - https://ntv.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/
We are growing nationally and building our workforce across multiple states. We currently have offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. We are open to discussions regarding hybrid working arrangements.
We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing. We understand these roles can be demanding and at times challenging, therefore we provide regular supervision, including clinical supervision, to ensure our Counsellors are well supported. We also play an active role in the professional development of our staff.
These roles start in January 2022 therefore you can enjoy Christmas 2021 before starting the new year with a new job!
Some other benefits we offer include;
To apply please submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience aligned to the role and the mandatory requirements detailed in this ad.
Interviews commence Monday 6 December.
Any questions please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Men's Family Violence Counsellor enquiry via EthicalJobs.
NTV values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.