Job description

• Do you want to play a key role in building the skills of professionals working with victim/survivors of violence?
• Are you an experienced family violence worker who is a good communicator and passionate about ending violence against women?
• Opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to preventing family violence and promoting respectful relationships
• Full time (negotiable), fixed term contract to June 2021
• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging

DVRCV actively encourages applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities. If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, please contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

About DVRCV

Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)’s vision is to create a world in which gender equality ensures women and their children are thriving, respected and free from violence.

We are a statewide resource centre and registered training organisation working across prevention and response, providing:

• Training courses, forums, events and workshops
• Resources for professionals, victims, friends and family
• Family violence websites and online resources
• Advocacy and policy advice
• Information and referrals

DVRCV and Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) have agreed to merge under the umbrella of DV Vic. DV Vic is the peak body for specialist family violence response services for victim survivors in Victoria.

This role will be employed by and part of the DVRCV structure during the merge transition period.

About the role

DVRCV is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides training for domestic/family violence units of competency from the Community Services Training package as well as non-accredited training to meet workforce development needs from prevention to response.

DVRCV trainers have family violence practice expertise and have worked in the specialist or mainstream service system supporting women and/or children who have experienced family violence.

As applicable, family violence trainers are supported by DVRCV to develop accredited training skills as part of their employment with DVRCV.

Trainers are responsible for the design and development of new, innovative training as well as the high quality delivery and evaluation of all DVRCV’s training packages as part of the Workforce Strategy and Capability Team.

As a result of Covid-19 and health restrictions, DVRCV training is currently being delivered virtually/online.

For more information about the responsibilities of this role, read the position description.

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualification or significant experience in social work, community development, human services or welfare
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40116 (desired) or ability to undertake within first 6 months of employment (as determined by organisational operational requirements)
• Expertise in working directly with victim/survivors of family violence or sexual assault (desirable)
• Experience in undertaking risk assessment with victim/survivors of family violence (desirable)
• Knowledge and understanding of feminist frameworks (desirable)
• Family violence case management expertise and/or crisis response experience (desirable)
• Expertise in the development, delivery and evaluation of training for adult learners (mandatory)
• Knowledge of AQTF requirements through experience in or with a Registered Training Organisation (desirable)
• Detailed knowledge of the Victorian family violence sector (desirable)
• Project management expertise
• Sound computer literacy and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Public speaking skills

DVRCV actively encourages applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities. If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, please contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

If you have any inquiries or for a confidential discussion, please contact Maria Murray, Manager Training, Workforce Strategy and Capability on (03) 8346 5200 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Family Violence Trainer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.