Emma House Domestic Violence Services is a feminist organisation, which culturally aligns to feminist values and practices and prides itself on being an employer committed to equal opportunity, diversity and social inclusion. Emma House strives to create a workplace environment that focuses on flexibility and building skills, capacity and opportunity for our employees.
Emma House actively values and promotes diversity, and is committed to being inclusive and respectful to all. We welcome applications from women who are Aboriginal, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women of all abilities.
Working at Emma House can be very rewarding and you will work with great people who all have the same goal – to change the culture of violence in our community and achieve gender and social equality. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.
As a specialist family violence agency providing services to women and children victim survivors of family violence, Emma House holds an exemption under section 89 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to only employ people who identify as female.
Mandatory Minimum Qualifications
As per the minimum mandatory qualifications requirements all candidates wishing to apply for clinical roles must be able to demonstrate that they:
• are considered EXEMPT under the policy OR
• hold a Bachelor of Social Work or other equivalent qualification OR
• have minimum 5 years relevant professional experience, OR a related qualification as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements OR
• hold significant cultural knowledge and experience or lived experience, and have faced barriers to educational pathways
Current Vacancies
Scroll down for position details
- Legal Program – Solicitor
- The Orange Door Practitioner
- After Hours Family Violence Practitioner
Legal Program – Solicitor
Are you a qualified practicing lawyer with experience in Family Violence, Family, Children’s and/or Migration Law? Forget about billing and join our team in making a real difference!
We are seeking a Legal Program Solicitor to provide duty lawyer advice and representation in family violence matters in the Magistrates Court and advice and casework services to women experiencing family violence in a range of Family Law, Migration and Child Protection matters. A passion for working empathically to support women and children who are victim/survivors of family violence is a must.
This position is part time fixed term and located in the beautiful coastal regional community of Warrnambool, Victoria. Some flexibility in relation to hours and location will be considered for the right candidate.
Confidential enquiries are encouraged by contacting Gavan Cooper on 0427 973 306 or via email at: gavan@cooperhardiman.com.au
Written applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria, and including your current resume should be directed to gavan@cooperhardiman.com.au
Position Description – Legal Program Solicitor
Applications welcome at any time until these positions are filled.
The Orange Door Practitioner Warrnambool – Full time or part time position available
The Hub Practitioner is the first point of contact for victim/survivors at The Orange Door. The role conducts risk and needs assessments, utilising established frameworks, and requires a high level of professional judgement.
A solid understanding is required of the principles and practices relevant to the Family Violence sector, including the underpinning societal structures that perpetuate gender inequity and contributors to the ongoing disempowerment of women and children.
The role aims to ensure women and children experiencing, or who have experienced family violence, are provided with:
- Appropriate risk assessment and safety planning
- Presented with the options for referrals and resourcing to assist them in making informed decisions in regard to their situation
- Facilitating and completing referrals
- Short term supportive counselling
- Provide a point of contact for secondary consultation, advice and information
For further information please contact Chantale Recruitment & Student Program Coordinator at The SAFV Centre, on 0487 546 939 or email recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.
Please forward your resume and cover letter, addressing your suitability for the position to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.
Position Description – The Orange Door Practitioner
Applications welcome at anytime until this position is filled.
After Hours Family Violence Practitioner – Multiple casual positions
The After Hours Family Violence Practitioner is responsible to provide a specialist crisis care after hours’ service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence. The role works on a rostered, on call basis on weekends, weeknights and public holidays and is required to participate in monthly team meetings, debriefing, group supervision, annual performance and development reviews and training.
Applicants require a strong knowledge and understanding of the drivers/causes of family violence and child and family vulnerability, as well as the child and family services and/or broader social services sector and their fundamental practices and theories is required. Applicants also require experience in leading family violence practice within complex service delivery contexts, particularly multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to the provision of services to vulnerable children, families and diverse communities.
For further information please contact Chantale Recruitment & Student Program Coordinator at The SAFV Centre, on 0487 546 939 or email recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.
Please forward your resume and cover letter, addressing your suitability for the position to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.
Position Description – After Hours Family Violence Practitioner
Applications welcome at anytime until these positions are filled.
