Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.

Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.

Have you ever wanted to work for a leading family violence service to make a difference in the lives of Victims-Survivors?

Do you feel you want to make a contribution in breaking the cycle of family violence?

If so, then this role is for you…

The Family Violence Crisis Specialist Residential Services After Hours will:
•    Ensure provision of support to adult and child victim survivors accommodated by Safe Steps in Residential Services between the hours of 1.00pm to 9am
•    Conduct initial risk management planning & needs assessments for adult and child victim survivors arriving into Residential Services between the hours of 1pm to 11pm
•    Manage handover items provided by the Residential Services Team, ensuring smooth and safe service delivery for adult and child victim survivors accommodated in the residential service
•    De-escalate and conduct safety planning in order to support victim survivor wellbeing during times of uncertainty and distress

• You must be able to demonstrate the following:

  •    Tertiary qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, behavioural science or a related field 
  •    Demonstrated experience providing face to face client support within the specialist family violence sector or working with those who have been impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence 
  •    Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of family violence on children and an ability to conduct a comprehensive family risk assessment that gives priority to the safety of children
  •    Understanding of the specialist family violence sector in Victoria 
  •    Understanding of feminist theory and contemporary family violence practice including the gendered nature of violence, social justice principles, crisis intervention and working with trauma. 
  •    Understanding of state-based legislation as it pertains to family violence, privacy and child protection legislation relevant to service delivery 

  Benefits
    
  •    Great remuneration and salary packaging options
  •    Professional development and career progression opportunities
  •    Flexible work hours
  •    Organisation-wide wellbeing programs
  •    Culture club

  NOTE: This role is exempt from the provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 which would otherwise require the appointment to this position to be on a non-gender specific basis. Applications for this position will be considered from persons who identify as women (Exemption H135/2022). 
   

  Child Safety
  Safe Steps is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. All Safe Steps services, programs and practices are in compliance with Victoria’s Child Safe Standards.

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We are committed to ensuring diversity, inclusion and equity are embedded throughout our organisation for the benefit of all our clients and our staff. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives and experiences, we can strengthen our relationships with the communities we work with. Our focus is on eliminating discrimination in the services we deliver and the workplace we provide. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports and enables equity, goes to the heart of our work and supports our strategic intent – “Building an organisation and culture that is supportive, responsive and sustainable”.

  Interested? Apply today!
  If this sounds like the role for you then click on the APPLY button.
  To apply please ensure that you:
  •    Submit your resume and cover letter
  •    Complete all application questions