Join our dedicated team in Bendigo and use your specialist skills to support positive client outcomes.

Are you passionate about creating safer futures for victim survivors of family violence?
Do you want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team making a real difference in the community?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Organisation:
The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading and innovative specialist family violence organisation based in the Loddon region. Guided by feminist principles and a strong commitment to social justice, gender equity, safety and respect, we work towards a vision of gender and social equality for all.

CNV is committed to creating inclusive and accessible services and workplaces, and we recognise the value of lived experience, diversity and different ways of working.

Why Work With Us:
At CNV, we truly believe that people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and genuinely cared for. We are deeply committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where safety and wellbeing is prioritised and where contributions are acknowledged and valued.

When you join CNV, you’ll will be supported to maintain a healthy work-life balance, continue learning and growing, and build a sustainable career. We’re committed to supporting you at every stage of your journey, so you feel encouraged, confident and able to thrive.

What We Offer:

• Above award wages, with salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax free).
• Generous leave provisions to support rest, wellbeing and cultural connection, including:

                  o    5 weeks Annual Leave

                  o    Wellness Leave

                  o    Cultural Leave

                  o    Above-award Personal Leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with access to training, professional development, and career pathways.
• Our Leadership Development Program, designed to support and build your leadership capability at all career stages.
• Workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible work arrangements, that support balance and wellbeing.
• A diverse, inclusive and values-led workplace where respect, care and collaboration are part of everyday work.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential, personal support whenever you need it.

About The Role:
We are currently seeking two Integrated Practice Workers to join our team in Bendigo on fixed-term contracts until June 2027.

Integrated Practice Workers play a vital role in supporting safer outcomes for victim survivors and their children, delivering high-quality, coordinated responses that prioritise safety, wellbeing and recovery, while keeping the person using violence in view.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, these roles support positive client outcomes by:

• Providing high-quality, safe and effective responses to victim survivors and their children, with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and empowerment.
• Working within an integrated family violence system to keep perpetrators in view and support accountability, while prioritising victim survivor safety.
• Conducting risk assessments, safety planning and coordinated interventions in line with the MARAM Framework, and collaborating closely with key services across the sector.

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A minimum of Diploma level qualification in social work, psychology, community services and/or a related human services field (for further information regarding Victorian Government mandatory minimum qualification requirements visit our website - https://www.cnv.org.au/mandatory-minimum-qualification-requirements)
• Demonstrated experience delivering casework to individuals and families with complex needs, including applying family violence risk assessment and management frameworks and navigating referral pathways.
• A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the gendered nature of family violence and feminist practice, with a focus on the safety, rights and empowerment of victim/survivors.
• Proven ability to work in a culturally safe, inclusive and responsive way with Aboriginal communities and diverse groups, including people with disability, CALD and LGBTIQ+ communities.
• Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, collaborate effectively and adapt to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment (including use of client systems and technology).

Click here to learn more about how being part of the passionate and fulfilling family violence sector can support your career goals.

Application Process:
To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

All offers of employment are subject to:

• A satisfactory Working with Children’s Check.
• A satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
• Proof of the right to work in Australia prior to commencement.

For further information about this role or the application process, please contact People and Culture on 03 5430 3000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.  

Apply as soon as possible.
We will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.
CNV is a child safe organisation.

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