Job Summary
- Up to $102,091.60 P.A. (paid rata) + super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 27th Mar 2024
- Melbourne > Box Hill
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.
Turning Point is part of Eastern Health, the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services.
The Royal Commission into Family Violence (Victoria) found that health services, including Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health (MH) services are in a unique position to be able to identify and respond to family violence experienced by their clients. The Specialist AOD Family Violence Advisor will provide expertise to major MH and AOD services and to ultimately encourage all three sectors to collaborate through the promotion of shared casework models. This position will provide expertise and support for workers in the AOD sector within their catchment, to identify and respond to family violence with their clients, whether they are experiencing family violence or perpetrating family violence. The objectives of the role are to support capacity building within the AOD sector through the provision of specialist family violence expertise and advice in identifying, recognising, and responding to family violence through an agreed shared care model. The role will also support and strengthen networks and collaborations between agencies and across relevant sectors and enhance referral pathways that provide a more integrated and collaborative health and human service system response to family violence.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
A significant understanding of:
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, click 'Apply Now' today!
Please note:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Values in Action: Respect for all - Safe always - Partnering in care - Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
A position description is attached.