Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Inner Gippsland F/Term (Graduates encouraged to apply)
An exciting opportunity for a newly qualified graduate interested in a career within the Family Violence sector who has a demonstrated ability and interest in developing the appropriate advanced skills and knowledge. , located in Morwell 3840
About Quantum Support Services:
Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger. We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.
About the role:
- Responsible for direct service delivery to women and children escaping family violence within the Latrobe Local Government Authority.
- To be responsible for ensuring that service users and their children have access to community resources.
- Provides outreach services and case management to women and women with children.
- To provide a service which is supportive of the individual needs of women and women with children.
- Facilitate community awareness of the rights of women and their children.
Employee Benefits and Skills & Experience:
BENEFITS – What Quantum offer –
- Location – Morwell | Flexible working arrangements
- Job Security – 1EFT (38hrs) | Fixed Term to 30.6.2025
- Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $97,377 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
- Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role.
- Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support
- Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring. –
- An understanding of the social and political issues impacting women and children escaping family violence.
- Previous experience in working with this client group and the ability to engage people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of case management practices.
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check |Police Check
- A tertiary qualification is required in Social Work (preferred) or appropriate qualification, as per Royal Commission Recommendation 209 – Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Specialist FV Workers and experience relevant to this position. *Family Safety Victoria‘s Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements were introduced on 1st July, 2021 and further details are available at https://safeandequal.org.au/working-in-family-violence/minimum-qualifications/.
How to apply:
For further information and to review the Position Description please refer to the attached document.
To apply please click on the “Apply now” button and follow the prompts to submit your detailed cover letter, your current resume and 3 referees.
Please note: applications will be considered for progression to interview, as they are received.