• Join an organisation offering vital services to vulnerable community members and make a tangible difference in Warrnambool!
• Enjoy the ultimate work/life balance with flexible working arrangements and a part-time role that can be performed around other commitments
• Earn circa $100,000 p.a. (pro-rata) + superannuation and enjoy NFP salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Who We Are:

At Emma House, we strive to minimise the impacts of domestic and family violence on individuals, women, children, and our community. Our ultimate goal is to create a society where women and children can live without fear of violence.

We now have a rewarding opportunity available for an Advanced Family Violence Practice Lead to join our team in Warrnambool on a part-time basis (0.4 or 0.5 FTE by negotiation).

How You’ll Make a Difference:

As our next Advanced Family Violence Practice Lead, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the leadership team at Emma House and the Orange Door to ensure effective family violence support services are delivered to vulnerable community members. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing specialist secondary case consultation and technical input on complex family violence cases and perpetrator interventions
• Providing specialist family violence expertise to the process of intake and assessment of responses to children’s safety and wellbeing
• Prioritising and approving referrals to the Risk Assessment and Management Panel (RAMPs)
• Supporting system and service improvements through systems implementation, continuous improvement of family violence practice, project delivery, and any other appropriate measures 

For a more thorough list of key responsibility areas, click here to view the Position Description for this role.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related discipline, or have a willingness to upgrade to a Bachelor’s Degree from a Diploma. We're also open to candidates who are currently working towards these qualifications. You should also have prior demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Your resilience, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and highly developed emotional intelligence will be critical to your continued success with Emma House. You should also be an active listener, with the ability to relate to a diverse range of community members and stakeholders. 

Additional requirements include:

• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team environment
• Willingness to continue learning
• A valid Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencing employment
• Satisfactory police clearance
• Full COVID-19 vaccination

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $100,000 p.a. (pro-rata, commensurate with skills and experience) + superannuation, you will receive a range of additional benefits, including:

Additional benefits include:

• NFP Salary Packaging options, so you can increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 p.a.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable community members experiencing family violence, we want to hear from you - apply now!