Emma House is currently seeking a Specialist Family Violence Advisor – Child Protection Warrnambool – 0.5EFT

The Family Violence Child Protection Partnership, co-locates 17 Specialist Family Violence workers in Child Protection offices across the state and aims to strengthen Child Protection practice, enable joint assessments, assist Child Protection to navigate the family violence system and strengthen opportunities to divert children away from statutory responses.

The Specialist Family Violence Advisor – Child Protection is a senior practitioner with extensive knowledge of family violence. The position is 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.

The position will assist Child Protection in the planning and conduct of investigations and support the development of plans that aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This role works collaboratively with the Child Protection senior managers and practitioners to provide effective service delivery and support.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Please note that this role is subject to mandatory minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description which is available at www.emmahouse.org.au/careers