Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Oct 2020
Wayss is the largest provider of housing and family violence services in the South East Melbourne area.
We exist so that people have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing and our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading-edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.
The L17 response forms part of the High Risk Response Services (HRRS) based at the Multi-Disciplinary Centre (MDC) and is co-located with Victoria Police, DHHS Child Protection, Community Corrections, MBDP, Child First, Children’s Services, Aboriginal Services and SECASA.
L17 Response Workers respond to Family Violence Reports (L17) received from Victoria Police. The role provides assessment, referral and support to women, women with children and to those who identify as women who are experiencing or escaping family violence. The role also provides advocacy and liaising around family violence issues with members of Victoria Police and organisations in the wider community.
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work collaboratively as part of a team and with other services and agencies.
Successful candidates will bring the following:
Our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in offering a range of benefits to ensure we hire and retain great people.
To hear what our people have to say about working at Wayss, see the video below.
To find out more about the role please call, Lisa B on 9791 6111.
Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your experience in relation to the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.
The Position Description can be obtained by visiting www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss.
Wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to being an organisation that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all ages and (LGBTIQ+) people.