Senior Family Violence Response Specialist

Genwest; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Part-time 0.9 FTE

Job summary

Genwest is seeking a Specialist Family Violence Response Practitioner for The Orange Door (TOD) BMA team, based in Melton (Cobblebank). The role is 0.9 FTE with a 12-month max term, SCHADS Level 5.1–5.3, plus 12% super and salary packaging.

Pro rata salary is set between $107,692 and $112,573, depending on experience. The practitioner will conduct risk and needs assessments, support victim survivors and families, and work within an integrated team to deliver culturally appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline.
• Experience with risk assessments and safety planning.
• Ability to work in a team and meet KPI targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Victorian driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk/needs of adult victims, children, and families by phone and in person.
• Advocate for victims using client-centred approaches.
• Triage referrals, MARAM risk assessments, safety planning and referrals.
• Provide brief interventions and referral pathways within an integrated framework.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external services.
• Maintain high-standard case notes and referrals.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Team collaboration

Initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Genwest is seeking a Specialist Family Violence Response Practitioner for The Orange Door (TOD) BMA team, based in Melton (Cobblebank). The role is 0.9 FTE with a 12-month max term, SCHADS Level 5.1–5.3, plus 12% super and salary packaging.

Pro rata salary is set between $107,692 and $112,573, depending on experience. The practitioner will conduct risk and needs assessments, support victim survivors and families, and work within an integrated team to deliver culturally appropriate services.