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Family Violence Caseworker

Job No: 2401212

Location: Hamlyn Heights

Employment Status: Full-time, Fixed term

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 29 Apr 2024 AEST

About the Role

In our Specialist Family Violence service, you'll be at the forefront of pivotal reforms stemming from the Royal Commission into Family Violence (2015) and subsequent recommendations. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in implementing the Information Sharing Scheme (2018), aimed at enhancing the lawful exchange of risk-related data to ensure safety for survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. Furthermore, you'll be involved in the adoption and implementation of the MARAM (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework), shaping how we assess and manage risks across agencies. Join us as we lead these transformative changes in the fight against family violence.

The key objectives of this role are to:

Promote safe, equal, and just relationships by privileging the safety of women and children, by listening to the voices of children and by a commitment to culturally sensitive practice.
Provide specialized family violence support for women and children, offering assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, coordination of MARAM activities, and case management.
Deliver outreach, office-based interventions, and therapeutic group work to women and, when appropriate, their children experiencing or escaping family violence.
Provide family violence support services for female and gender diverse clients online and in person for FCFCOA (Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia) matters through Victoria Legal Aid's Family Advocacy and Support Services (VLA FASS)

Vacancy Details

Full-time role, working 38 hours per week.
Fixed term till 7 February 2025 position
$94,077 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
To view the Position Description, please click here

What We Offer

Flexible working options
Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

About You

Relevant degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioral science, Criminology, or a related discipline and is willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications. Or meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Family Violence Practitioners by meeting one of the below:
- Holds a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
- Have been employed in the specialist family violence workforce before 1 July 2021 with continuous services (has not had a break from this work for more than 4 years), or
- Brings significant cultural knowledge or lived experience and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
- Holds at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or hold a related qualification and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification
An understanding of the gendered nature of family violence and the impact upon women, children, and families.
Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management crisis intervention and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children.
Ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive practice in relation to family violence, inclusive of the needs of Indigenous and CALD communities.
Capacity to facilitate therapeutic or educational support groups for women and children in relation to family violence.
Strong intellectual, analytical, and observational abilities combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in writing, to support program development, data collecting, assessment, and key stakeholder engagement.

Application Process

Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

Contact Details

For more information about the position please contact Kristy Berryman, Manager - Family Violence, on 0455 510 993

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at recruitment@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 29 April 2024

V.I.D 2401212

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Have you worked for Meli or one of its founding agencies (Bethany Group or BCYF) previously? If yes, please provide details:

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It is an inherent requirement of the position you are applying for that you be a person suitable to work in child-connected work. Each of the following questions are relevant to Meli understanding and determining your likely ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the advertised position. You must answer each question.

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The following prompts are the Qualifications, Skills & Experience listed in the Position Description. Please respond to each prompt and provide at least one example of how you have demonstrated each criteria.

Do you hold a relevant degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioural science, Criminology, or a related discipline and are willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications?*
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2. No

Please specify your qualifications: *

If you do not meet the above do you meet one of the following:
Holds a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
Have been employed in the specialist family violence workforce before 1 July 2021 with continuous services (has not had a break from this work for more than 4 years), or
Brings significant cultural knowledge or lived experience and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
Holds at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or hold a related qualification and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification *
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Can you explain your understanding of the gendered nature of family violence and the impact upon women, children, and families. *

Can you explain your experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management crisis intervention and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children.*

Can you explain your ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive practice in relation to family violence, inclusive of the needs of Indigenous and CALD communities.*

What is your capacity to facilitate therapeutic or educational support groups for women and children in relation to family violence.*

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