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Personal Safety Initiative Local Coordinator - Mt Helen

Berry Street Victoria
  • Mt Helen location, Wadawurrung Country
  • Fixed term, part time (0.5EFT) role until 30 June 2022 with flexible work days
  • Salary package full time equivalent to $110,000 pa (inclusive of base salary – $92k FTE, super and salary packaging)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

The Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Central Highlands sub-region. The WFVS provides support services to victim survivors of family violence and their children, including people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer communities (LGBTIQ+), through a range of specialist family violence programs.

The Personal Safety Initiative (PSI) is a Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) initiative that aims to assist victim-survivors of family violence at high risk to remain in their homes while leaving violence.

Key Responsibilities

The primary objectives of the Personal Safety Initiative (PSI) role are to:

  • Ensure the effective delivery of PSI at the local level and ensure adherence to DFFH guidelines and standards.
  • Coordinate the implementation of PSI including fostering relationships with delivery partners.
  • Make certain that the PSI initiative is clearly communicated to key local stakeholders.
  • Work with the PSI state-wide network and DFFH to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of the initiative.

About You

To be successful in this position you will possess a Bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline, have comprehensive understanding of the Victorian family violence service system and demonstrated experience working in family violence programs. You will also be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
  • Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly in dynamic environment.

The Benefits

  • Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted.

Queries to Marg Quinn, Program Manager Western Family Violence Service on 03 5330 5000.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

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