Men’s Family Violence Pathways Practitioner

• Make an impact and support clients to achieve positive outcomes
• Join a respected, high quality and experienced service organisation
• Full-time ongoing role, based in Cranbourne North
• $101,948-109,287 + Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 + Super

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Program Manager Family Violence, your responsibilities include undertaking eligibility and risk assessments, developing and implementing tailored case plans, providing high-quality professional case management and support, facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs, supporting family safety where required, and developing strong links with specialist services to address client needs and promote positive, safe and sustainable outcomes.

This role is located at Cranbourne North and is full-time permanent role, working five (5) days per week with the expectation that one day per week will be an evening shift. Part-time availabilities (minimum of 4 days per week) can also be considered. The base salary range is $101,948 - $109,287 (pro-rata) per annum. 

About you

• Preferable that you hold  a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related social science discipline, with knowledge and experience in family violence practice, risk assessment and case management or relevant diploma qualifications and a graduate certificate in client assessment and case management (FV).
• You have demonstrated experience working with individuals and families experiencing family violence, with an understanding of its gendered nature and evidence-based engagement, assessment and intervention approaches.
• Preferable that you have experience working with adults using family violence.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders while managing competing priorities and challenging situations.
• You understand relevant family violence legislation and frameworks, including the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and MARAM, and are committed to culturally responsive practice, client safety and ongoing professional development.

We provide

• Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
• Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
• Best practice clinical supervision – monthly individual and dyad supervision provided.
• The opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation, see our Employee Value Proposition.

Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Marija Ivankovic-Mollo, Program Manager Family Violence by phoning 0498 660 928.

Please click "Apply Now" and submit your CV/resume and cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience. Please note, we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

Please have all documents ready before starting, as applications can’t be saved mid-way.

All candidates must complete the RAV Minimum Qualification Self Assessment and attach this with their application. 

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. 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.

A position description is attached.