• Strong project management and delivery focus
• Engage with a broad range of external stakeholders across the FV sector
• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria's peak body for specialist family violence services
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed. We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Our office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

The Response, Policy and Evidence area’s focus is developing, implementing and consolidating a program of work across policy, programs and projects that will continue to build capability, connectivity and expertise in the specialist family violence and broader workforce sectors, in addition to influencing and advocating across the family violence and interconnecting systems.

The Practice Development Advisor role will work to support workforce and practice development for the specialist family violence sector.

This role will hold a portfolio on the flexible support packages (FSP) and personal safety initiative (PSI) programs which includes support for PSI Coordinators and the administrators of the FSP program to deliver consistent and high-quality services.

The role will also provide professional development offerings (training, workshops, communities of practice) and other sector development activities.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• In depth knowledge of the Victorian family violence service system and reform agenda.
• An understanding of the drivers, dynamics, and impacts of family and gendered violence, and knowledge of state and federal policy and law informing responses to family violence.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups.
• Ability to influence and support others in working to achieve change.
• Ability to work with others to facilitate trouble-shooting and problem-solving in a complex environment.

This role is being offered on a fixed term contract to June 30,2026. In addition to a salary of $110,957 plus ,superannuation ($56.15 per hour). Safe and Equal offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Generous leave benefits including (but not limited to): Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave Employee; Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual Annual Professional Development budget.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the attached position description.

If you’d like to discuss the position contact Lisa Levis at [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Development Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.