ABOUT GENWEST

GenWest (formerly Women’s Health West) is a family violence support service. We deliver programs that support communities to lead safe and healthy lives. We support people based in Melbourne’s west.

We live our organisational values of:

• Freedom – We centre freedom from oppression, discrimination, and violence in all our work. We take responsibility for behaving and working in ways that promote freedom and we are accountable for the actions we take.
• Connection – We foreground connection to ourselves, each other, our clients, the community, the land, and the environment. We believe in the strength of belonging, of being inclusive, and in working together to achieve change.
• Resistance – We uphold human rights and in solidarity, work together to disrupt injustice and transform lives.
• Love – We treat each other with respect, kindness, and compassion, and are committed to creating an environment where all feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Creativity – We embrace and nurture creativity and curiosity. We reflect critically, ask questions, listen, and actively pursue learning.

ABOUT THE ORANGE DOOR

The Orange Door service brings together different practices and services, providing a consolidated intake point and whole of family approach. Key aims include increasing the safety and wellbeing of family violence victim survivors and holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour. Specialised training and the opportunity to upskill will be provided.

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will be employed by GenWest and initially located in our Footscray office, and then transition to one of the new The Orange Door Hub at Melton from September 2022.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to join this growing team of skilled professionals. You will be responsible for undertaking family violence risk assessments, safety planning and providing referral pathways using a client centred approach.

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner is available on either a full time or part time (0.9 EFT) basis and paid at GenWest EA Level 4-5 pay point negotiable dependent on experience (ranges from $74,179.04 - $88,702.64) pro rata EFT + 10% superannuation.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing enthusiastic team, that will offer numerous upskilling opportunities within a new and progressive service delivery for victim survivors.

How to Apply

GenWest is an equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our VCAT exemption, welcomes applications from anyone who identifies as a woman. (VCAT Exemption No. H119-2017.)

Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (located in the position description at: genwest.org.au/about-us/work-with-us) and identify which location you are interested in. Applications that do not respond to the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Please note: As per the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners, to be eligible for this position you will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a relevant qualification, or a minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, or significant cultural knowledge will be required to work towards an equivalent qualification with specified timeframes. For more information, please refer to: www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners

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 and provide a COVID-19 vaccination history or authorised medical exemption.

For further details, please contact Claire Bennett, Manager Family Violence First Response [email protected] or Lilah Flanigan, People and Culture Business Partner [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.