ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH WEST

Women’s Health West provides specialist family violence services to women and their children. We also run prevention programs that promote equity and justice for women and girls in Melbourne’s west.

Our work has actively contributed to improving the health, safety and wellbeing of women and their children in the western metropolitan region of Melbourne since 1988.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Outreach case management program is currently recruiting for a social work graduate (or graduates in a related field).

The Outreach program at WHW has a team of case managers who work with women and children who are either experiencing an immediate family violence crisis or whose safety is at risk as a result of family violence. WHW case managers work with women to develop safety strategies and case plans that include housing, legal, health and other assistance to support their long-term safety.

The family violence case manager- Outreach is responsible for providing client-focused case management support to women experiencing family violence in the western metropolitan region. The program aims to help women break the cycle of violence and achieve sustainable and safe outcomes for themselves and their children.

The position is available on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.9 FTE) basis and reports to Team Leader- Outreach. The role is paid at WHW Enterprise Agreement Level 4, pay point 1 (ranges from 74K to 79K per annum pro rata EFT) + 10% superannuation.

ABOUT THE 2022 GRADUATE PROGRAM

This role is part of the 2022 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program. The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors, supporting graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional training and development support.

In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduates also have access to a funding allocation to support their ongoing learning and development over a 12-month period.

To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2022 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program, graduates must have completed all course requirements (or will do so before commencing in the Program) or have completed their qualifications within the last two years.

If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.

For more information on the Program, you can visit: www.vic.gov.au/students-and-graduates-who-want-work-family-violence

Mandatory Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field.
• Specialist family violence knowledge and skills is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated understanding of the social and gendered context of family violence and the impact of violence on women and children.

WHY JOIN WOMEN’S HEALTH WEST

Women’s Health West is a feminist organisation and culturally aligns to feminist values and practices.

We are guided by our values: Freedom, Connection, Resistance, Love and Creativity. These values are the foundation of how we conduct ourselves and interact with each other, our clients, members, community, suppliers, board, and other stakeholders.

Women’s Health West’s staff enjoy numerous benefits, including working with a professional and dedicated team of women, ongoing professional development and training, flexible working conditions, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Women’s Health West has a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we work with. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Women’s Health West has a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which is endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTI.

For further information, please contact Loni (Advisor - People & Culture) at [email protected], using the subject line: Family Violence Graduate Case Manager - Outreach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by the Victoria Police and a working with children check. You also need to provide international police check if you have worked overseas within the last ten years for a minimum of twelve months.

In accordance with government requirements, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

Women’s Health West is an equal opportunity employer with VCAT Exemption No. H119-2017 to employ only people that identify as women, and to employ women from specified culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.