Emma House

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We are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a specialist range of support services to all people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis response, case management, therapeutic counselling and group programs, early intervention programs, refuge and housing support, legal services, professional training and primary prevention initiatives, along with the delivery of the Victims Assistance Program for Barwon South West.

As a specialist family violence agency providing services to women and children victim survivors of family violence, The SAFV Centre, locally known as 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

Mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist family violence practitioners | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Why work for The SAFV Centre, locally known as Emma House?

The SAFV Centre, locally known as Emma House takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include:

  • Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements
  • Flexible and part time working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 12 weeks Paid parental leave
  • Salary packaging
  • Health and Wellbeing initiatives
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Social initiatives
  • Positive workplace culture

The SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land.


Current Vacancies

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  • After Hours Family Violence Practitioner
  • The Orange Door Practitioner 
  • Personal Safety Initiative Coordinator

The Orange Door Practitioner 

The Orange Door Practitioner will work within the multi-disciplinary Orange Door team and deliver high quality, safe and effective service responses to Victorians seeking support and services through The Orange Door.  As a practitioner, you will work as an integrated member of the Orange Door team to delivering an integrated practice model.

The position reports to SIT Team Leader – South West.

How to apply

Please forward your resume and response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

For further information please contact our People and Culture Team at The SAFV Centre, on 5222 4318  or email recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

Position Description – The Orange Door Practitioner 

Applications close Sunday 7 April 2024


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.

How to apply

Please forward your resume and response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

For further information please contact our People and Culture Team at The SAFV Centre, on 5222 4318  or email recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

Position Description – After Hours Family Violence Practitioner

Accepting applications until position is filled 


Personal Safety Initiative (PSI) Coordinator 

The Personal Safety Initiative (PSI) forms a key part of the Victorian Government’s response to and focus on family violence. The initiative aims to assist victim-survivors of family violence at high risk to remain in their homes whilst leaving violence. This position is part-time ongoing (3 days per weeks) and is based in Warrnambool or Geelong.

How to apply

Please forward your resume and response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

For further information please contact our People and Culture Team at The SAFV Centre, on 5222 4318  or email recruitment@safvcentre.org.au.

Position Description – Personal Safety Initiative (PSI) Coordinator 

Accepting applications until position is filled 

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