THE ROLE – In this innovative and dynamic senior role you will be responsible for providing operational and strategic advice to Child Protection practitioners and their managers who undertake investigations of families where a child is or may be in need of protection due to family violence. SCHADS Award Level 6. There is flexibility with the role, requiring 4 days each week at either of the DFFH Sale or Bairnsdale Offices and the remainder can be from any Quantum site or working from home if desired.
- Improve assessment, planning and intervention in Child Protection investigations
- Contribute to an integrated and collaborative child-centred, family-focused service system.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to perpetrator behaviour and perpetrator-driven risk;
BENEFITS – What Quantum offer;
- Location – Sale or Bairnsdale | Flexible working arrangements supported
- Job Security – 1EFT (38hrs) ongoing
- Salary – SCHADS Award Level 6 | $96,900 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;
- Expert knowledge of local family violence support services;
- Proven experience working in the family violence service system, preferably with supervisory experience.
- Experience working in or with child protection is an advantage.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, the Health Records Act 2001, the CRAF and Victoria Police Code of Practice.
- Willingness and ability to engage directly with perpetrators or with services working with perpetrators of family violence for the purpose of service linkage and referral;
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |WWCC |Police Check
- Minimum Bachelor of Social Work or related community services discipline (refer to PD)
**Quantum is exempt under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to only employ women to family violence worker roles
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.
How to apply
For further information and to review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers
This role is considered an ‘authorised worker’. In light of the Chief Medical Officers advice only COVID-19 vaccinated (3 doses) or exempt applicants should apply.
To apply please submit a detailed cover letter with your current Resume and 3 referees to [email protected] or click on the “Apply” button and follow the prompts!
For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Lucy Burton on 1800 243 455
Applications close: Monday 7th November, 2022 at 9:00am and applications will be considered for progression to interview as and when they are received.