Integrated Practice Worker - Fixed Term

About The Organisation

The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading specialist family violence organisation guided by feminist principles and a commitment to social justice, gender equality, safety and respect.

Make a Difference With Us

Join a team where your contribution matters. At CNV, you'll be supported to build on your strengths, grow professionally and create positive change for individuals, families and communities.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Integrated Practice Worker to join our team in Bendigo on a Part-time 0.8 FTE fixed-term contract until 16th April 2027.

Integrated Practice Workers play a vital role in supporting safer outcomes for victim survivors and their children, delivering high quality, coordinated responses that prioritise safety, wellbeing and recovery, while keeping the person using violence in view.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, these roles support positive client outcomes by:

• Providing high quality, safe and effective responses to victim survivors and their children, with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and empowerment.
• Working within an integrated family violence system to keep perpetrators in view and support accountability, while prioritising victim survivor safety.
• Conducting risk assessments, safety planning and coordinated interventions in line with the MARAM Framework and collaborating closely with key services across the sector.

What We Offer

• Above award wages, with salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax free).
• Generous leave provisions to support rest, wellbeing and cultural connection, including:

          - 5 weeks Annual Leave

          - Wellness Leave

          - Cultural Leave

          - Above award Personal Leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with access to training, professional development, and career pathways.
• Our Leadership Development Program, designed to support and build your leadership capability at all career stages.
• Flexible work arrangements, that support balance and wellbeing.
• A diverse, inclusive and values led workplace where respect, care and collaboration are part of everyday work.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential, personal support whenever you need it.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A minimum of Diploma level qualification in social work, psychology, community services and/or a related human services field (for further information regarding Victorian Government mandatory minimum qualification requirements visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/mandatory-minimum-qualification-requirements
• Demonstrated experience delivering casework to individuals and families with complex needs, including applying family violence risk assessment and management frameworks and navigating referral pathways.
• A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the gendered nature of family violence and feminist practice, with a focus on the safety, rights and empowerment of victim/survivors.
• Proven ability to work in a culturally safe, inclusive and responsive way with Aboriginal communities and diverse groups, including people with disability, CALD and LGBTIQ+ communities.
• Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, collaborate effectively and adapt to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment (including use of client systems and technology).

Click here to learn more about how being part of the passionate and fulfilling family violence sector can support your career goals.

Application Process

To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children’s check, satisfactory criminal record history check, and the proof of the right to work in Australia prior to commencement.

For more information about this role or the application process, contact People and Culture on 03 •••• •000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.

Apply as soon as possible.

We will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.

CNV is a child safe organisation.