Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years.  Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”.  

About the role

Reporting to the Centre Manager Shepparton, you will work in a collaborative manner with the Family Violence (FV) team across centres and external partners to deliver high quality services across RAV’s FV programs. This includes the delivery of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCP), undertaking assessments for those seeking to enter family violence programs and risk management of participants. Based in Central Victoria, at our Shepparton centre, this is a permanent full-time position with a requirement to work one evening shift weekly. We encourage applicants seeking part-time employment also to apply. If you are not fully qualified already, we may support the successful candidate to complete the Graduate Certificate qualification in Men’s Family Violence during your employment with us.

About you

• Degree in social work, counselling, psychology, or relevant experience (see Victorian Government Mandatory Minimum Qualification Policy).
• Graduate certificate or diploma in men’s family violence (preferable)
• Experience providing high-quality comprehensive risk assessments of individuals and families, where family violence is an identified risk.
• Significant experience working with families affected by family violence.

About us

We offer competitive salary packaging, employment conditions and benefits including additional paid leave, parental and flexible leave.  We value work-life balance and our staff can work in a hybrid arrangement.  We invest in your professional development and training and provide best practice clinical supervision. The base salary range is $92k-$99k (pro-rata) per annum.  

Apply

Submit your application and resume, we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible so we can progress this recruitment and interviews may commence while advertising.  You can view the position description for further information. For specific queries about this role, Shelley Watson, Centre Manager Shepparton by phoning 0488 588 795. Applications close 19 October 2023.Please complete the Minimum Qualifications Self-Assessment form and attach this with your  application.

COVID-19 compliance

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption during their application process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.