• Develop, evaluate and deliver the Growing Connections program
• Located at our Broadmeadows working part time 4 days per week maximum term
• Family violence project coordination and group work facilitation

The Position:

Growing Connections is a Communities for Children funded project in the Hume LGA. It has been funded since 2015 and has another 4 years funding until June 2026.  

This role is to coordinate the Growing Connections Project, which includes four main components:

• The Growing Connections 8 week group for mothers and primary school aged children who have experienced Family Violence
• Art & Soul – group work taster events
• The Growing Connections Train the Trainer manual
• The Hume Moreland Working with Father’s Network

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Adult Learning, Community Development or equivalent /or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level, with a minimum two years’ work experience.
2. Significant demonstrated experience and training in group-work facilitation
3. Demonstrated experience in project coordination
4. A thorough understanding of family violence, and its impact on children and families
5. Excellent liaison and networking skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 

The important stuff:

• Salary is around $75,000 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
• Office location: Broadmeadows
• Maximum term contract until March 31st 2023
• We are a career focussed organisation, apply for this role and open up further opportunities
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements

Ready to take the next step:

Detailed Position Description: PD Growing Connections Project worker

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Megan Johnson or Rosie Downs on 03 9301 5200.

We would encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.