Senior Practitioner - DFV Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. The organization operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers in various regions, including remote areas and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons is committed to making a difference in children's lives and empowering its staff to collaborate and innovate in solving problems.

Job Overview:
As a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist, you will leverage your expertise to support families impacted by violence, enhance the capabilities of others, and collaborate with communities to foster safer and more positive futures. Your role will involve providing specialist case support, mentoring, and establishing strong community partnerships to bolster safety, wellbeing, and resilience for women, children, and families. This full-time, permanent position is based in Doveton, Victoria, and is part of a dedicated team focused on creating lasting change for children across Australia. You will be expected to provide direct support to women and children at risk of domestic and family violence, while also mentoring team members and identifying additional resources and services needed for effective support.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct support to women and children experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence.
• Offering mentoring and coaching assistance to team members as needed.
• Identifying additional assistance and external services required, and providing appropriate information, support, and referrals.
• Promoting positive and culturally respectful approaches to parenting and child and family wellbeing.
• Developing strong networks and referral pathways to support desired outcomes for families.
• Collecting and recording information for accountability, evaluation, and reporting purposes.
• Engaging with culturally diverse families and communities, ensuring that your approach is respectful and inclusive.

Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must possess:

• Experience working with women and children under 5 years who have experienced domestic and family violence.
• Knowledge of best practices, professional standards, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and transferring skills and knowledge to others.
• Demonstrated skills and understanding of working with culturally diverse families and communities, along with an understanding of cultural practice approaches.
• Completion of MARAM training.
• A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant Human Service Qualification, or significant experience in a similar service.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a relevant Human Service Qualification. Alternatively, significant experience working in a similar service may be considered in lieu of formal education. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively support families impacted by domestic and family violence.

Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in working with women and children who have faced domestic and family violence. Candidates should have a proven track record of providing support services, mentoring, and coaching within this context. Experience in engaging with culturally diverse communities and understanding their unique needs is also crucial for success in this role.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional language skills that reflect the diversity of the communities served would be considered advantageous, as they can enhance the ability to connect with and support families from various cultural backgrounds.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Doveton, Victoria, Australia. The organization values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. The role offers a generous award rate salary (Level 5.1 - currently $53.43 per hour) along with full salary packaging benefits. Employees are provided with professional supervision training and monthly sessions to support their career development. The organization also emphasizes workplace wellness, offering access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and must adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.