Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th May 2022
- Regional VIC > Barwon South West
Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.
The Victims Assistance Program (VAP) is funded by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) as Victoria’s case management service for victims who have experienced or witnessed a violent crime against the person including related victims of homicide and for those affected by major motor vehicle collisions.
The VAP is provided by a statewide network of community-based organisations. CatholicCare Victoria is the provider of the VAP in two DJCS regions: Grampians and Barwon Southwest. The VAP is a free service that provides practical and emotional support and assistance for victims of crime to navigate the criminal justice system for both reported and unreported crimes.
CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.
We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.
At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:
We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
For further information, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au.
Enquiries to: Jacinta Wainwright, Manager, Victims Assistance Program, on 0439 289 973.
Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered, via the apply now button.
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position as per the position description which is attached to the advertisement on our website.
The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.
Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all CatholicCare Victoria workers to be fully vaccinated, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.