• Assist us to deliver high quality client outcomes / services
• Facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change Programs in Vietnamese
• Casual role based at our Sunshine Centre

about us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 75 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Western Melbourne, your responsibilities will include being responsible for the delivery of the Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCP) in Vietnamese and assessment of specific family violence group programs who have used violent and controlling behaviours towards family members. This role is part of the state government’s integrated framework of response to family violence, and compliance with the ‘No To Violence’ (NTV) minimum standards of quality practice.

This is a great casual opportunity for skilled individuals seeking work based in Melbourne’s West. The successful candidate can expect to work Thursday evenings.

About you

• Degree qualified in social work, psychology or a related social science discipline.
• Fluent in Vietnamese and familiarity with the Vietnamese culture and community.
• A demonstrated understanding of the men’s behaviour change (MBC) process and the gendered nature of family violence and commitment to advocating for non-violence, and to living non-violently.
• Commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children who have experienced male family violence.

We provide

• Competitive salary including meal/entertainment and salary packaging.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous employment conditions and benefits including additional paid leave benefits - parental, study, personal and compassionate, flexible, family violence leave as well as paid ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to professional development and training including our Registered Training Organisation programs where we provide accredited and non-accredited courses.
• Best practice clinical supervision and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Career progression opportunities internally across Melbourne Metropolitan and Regional Victoria centres.
• The hourly rate is between $60.44 to $64.79 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading.

how to Apply

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible by clicking the 'Apply Now' button and submitting your application and resume so we can progress to interviews.

You can view the position description for further information. If you have a specific query contact Rose Byrnes, Senior Manager Western Melbourne on 0419 774 905.

COVID-19 compliance

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption during their application process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

A position description is attached.