• Location: Shepparton
• Full-time, 38 hours a week
• This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Services (Time Out) provide support for those who use violence towards family members to enable them to deal with their issues in a culturally appropriate manner. Opportunity may be provided for reflection and supported decision-making as well as access to services including counselling, behaviour change programs, mentoring, cultural healing activities and education programs.

About You

To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Family Violence or relevant qualification.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance.
• A demonstrated knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and culture and an understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated assessment skills, the ability to manage referrals, liaise with providers and an ability to effectively apply case support practices.
• A commitment to improving justice outcomes for the local Aboriginal community.
• Knowledge and experience of Justice and Legal processes.
• The ability to liaise and network with Victoria Police members.
• Demonstrated assessment, referral and case support skills including service coordination.
• Knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal men who perpetrate family violence.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 4 – pay point 1 to pay point 4 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

how to apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that includes:

• • Stating who your mob/clan is.
  • Your previous experience and/or qualifications.
  • Responses to the following three questions:
    • Can you describe your experience working with Aboriginal men or families, and how you ensure your practice is culturally safe and responsive?
    • Can you describe a time you managed complex family violence risk. What frameworks or approaches did you use, and how did you maintain the safety and wellbeing of family members involved?
    • How do you build collaborative relationships with community, Elders, internal teams, and external services to support better outcomes for Aboriginal fathers and their families?

Important: Please ensure your cover letter and response to the questions are a combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.

A position description is attached.