Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ)
Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.
We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.
About the role
- Full Time Permanent Position
- Bayside Peninsula location (High security refuge)
- $85,000 – $89,999 per annum + super + salary packaging
The Specialist Family Violence Case Manager supports women and young people who have experienced family violence and entered refuge, crisis accommodation, Transitional Housing Models (THM’s) and Good Shepherd properties. The Case manager delivers high quality client-centered short term intensive case management, as part of an integrated team response, working closely with the therapeutic practitioners and support workers to address identified goals.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant related discipline in accordance with REC 209
- Experience providing case management in a complex and dynamic environment, supporting families through crisis and recovery
- Demonstrated capacity to provide case management in a family violence setting, including knowledge of the Multiple Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) framework and the ability to undertake comprehensive risk and needs assessments and respond appropriately
- Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of family violence for women, young people and families and the capacity to apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to practice
- A satisfactory National Police Check
- A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 10 years)
- A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption
Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements
The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. These are available on https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners
Please contact us on [email protected] if you have any questions about these requirements.
Why Good Shepherd?
At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.
Benefits include:
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Paid study leave
- Paid parental leave
- Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
- Additional purchased annual leave
- Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
- Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au
How to apply
To apply please review the position description which can be found on our website and submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV. Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received.