Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) is a leading specialist Family Violence service in Victoria. Our work is focused across a number of Local Government Areas in the Eastern region of Melbourne, with some of our training, education and primary prevention programs being national. EDVOS is predominantly funded to work with women and children.
This role is part of the 2023 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 and supports graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional learning 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. Graduate’s agencies also have access to a funding allocation to support ongoing learning and development needs over the course of the Program.
If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.
To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2023 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.
For more information on the Program, you can visit https://www.vic.gov.au/students-and-graduates-who-want-work-family-violence.
About the Opportunity
Graduates will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of family violence from assessment and response to case management, with an opportunity to hold and manage their own caseload. Graduates will also be introduced to a number of EDVOS’ complimentary programs including the Risk Assessment and Management Panel, the Personal Safety Initiative, Child Protection-Family violence partnership and have an opportunity to partake in a primary prevention project.
Over 12 months the graduate will acquire, develop and utilise a broad range of skills whilst working with Victim Survivors and their children, including
- Risk assessment and risk management, including the use of MARAM tools
- Provision of needs assessments and high-quality safety planning
- Use of information sharing (FVISS & CISS) to support risk assessment and management planning
- Case Management skills, including writing clear and accurate case notes
- Collaborative and coordinated practice with internal and external stakeholders
In addition to the state-wide components of the program, outlined above, EDVOS graduates will have a dedicated EDVOS Mentor assigned to them (a Social Work qualified Specialist Family Violence Advocate with 3+ years experience). The Mentor will provide the Graduates with 1:1 mentoring and expertise; fortnightly supervision in line with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards; and monthly group reflective practice sessions focused on the application of social work theory to family violence practice.
The level of mentoring support will be tailored to the Graduates needs, whilst maintaining the aim of transitioning the Graduates to a greater level of autonomy and accountability in practice. The Mentors role is to act as a guide, advisor and support structure that assists the Graduate to build skills and confidence that enables this transition.
What We Offer
- Excellent professional development opportunities including external training and workshops as well as EDVOS staff training
- Option of a monthly accrued day off for full time staff
- Generous salary packaging benefits resulting in tax savings (up to $15,900)
- Regular supervision and management support including access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave for eligible staff
- A rewarding opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving quality of life for women and children experiencing family violence
EDVOS hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9am until 5:30
Salary for this position will be aligned with SCHADS Level 5 + legislated super.
HOW TO APPLY
Please review the Position Description for a full list of accountabilities and criteria. Available at: https://www.edvos.org.au/get-involved/.
For further information regarding the Graduate Specialist Family Violence Advocate please contact Gina Kennard, on (03) 9259 4200.
Applications including cover letter, CV and should be forwarded to [email protected] using the subject line: ADS1723 Grad SFVA. There is no closing date for these opportunities so don’t delay, apply now! We will be in touch with you shortly after you have applied to discuss your application.
Our commitment to safety, equity, diversity and inclusion
Due to the specialist nature of the work and services EDVOS provides EDVOS predominantly employs women, including women from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) communities, as per the findings of Equal Opportunity exemption H327/2017 and by special measure.
EDVOS actively promotes a safe and inclusive workplace where workers are free from discrimination and are afforded dignity and respect. We encourage applications from women of all abilities, as well as from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTI.
EDVOS is a child-focused and child safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and interests of children. All appointments with EDVOS are subject to a police records check, working with children check and reference checks.