Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ)

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role:

• Join a true values based organisation empowering the lives of women, children & families
• SCHADS Level 8, $113,839.19 + Super + Salary packaging (up to $17,000 tax free) & gifted leave
• Full-Time, Max Term Contract 12 Months until 17 Nov 2023
• Bayside Peninsula location

The Advanced Family Violence Practice Leader is a position created by Good Shepherd and embedded within The Orange Door (Support and Safety Hub) in Bayside Peninsula.  This role provides practice leadership to The Orange Door team, which consists of staff employed by Family Safety Victoria, community service organisations, Aboriginal services and DFFH.

They will be responsible for providing practice leadership on risk assessment, risk management, case planning and providing expert authoritative advice to The Orange Door workforce in relation to complex family violence cases and perpetrator interventions. This role will proactively build specialist evidence-based family violence knowledge and capability across The Orange Door workforce in line with The Orange Door Service Model and Integrated Practice Framework.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting family violence practice.
• Prioritising and approving Central Information Point (CIP) requests.
• Prioritising and assessing potential referrals to the Risk Assessment and Management Panel (RAMPs).  Responsible for uploading referrals to RISS (RAMPs Portal)
• Leading, mentoring and developing Hub Practitioners and Team Leaders in family violence practice.
• Liaising with and providing specialist or secondary consultation to organisations and services within the Hub network in order to discuss direct service issues and ensure ongoing safety of victim survivors.
• Working collaboratively with the RAMP coordinators to support multi-agency responses to people referred for RAMP in the Hub network. 
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership and integrated practice approach. 

About you:

• Professional clinical experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work, welfare, psychology or a related discipline is essential. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to drive cultural change 
• Expert knowledge and experience working in specialist family violence services as a leader
• Experience supporting practitioners to deliver a client-centered trauma Informed practice that has focus on accountability for those who use violence; wellbeing and safety of women and children; and recovery from family violence
• Sound knowledge of the MARAM Framework and Information sharing (FVISS/CISS) schemes and experience In embedding these as practice across a diverse workforce
• Experience In building mutually beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership of staff, who provide family violence support to women and children.
• Ability to diagnose trends, obstacles and opportunities In the Internal and external environment;, understand the link between natural systems and communities to Inform policy; and conceptualise and define the systems working within the organisation
• Capable of self-management, including: the ability to engage in reflective practice; invite and review feedback on own performance; foster a positive work place culture; and provide a strong professional role model for the team

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements 

The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021 are available on https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners

Please contact us on [email protected] if you have any questions about these requirements.

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au

How to apply

To apply please review the position description which can be found on our website and submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV. Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received. 

In line with various State Government’s COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Capability Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees. 

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. 

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.