• Part Time role (45.6 hours per fortnight, 3 days per week. Hours can be spread over four days if required )
• Fixed term until June 2025
• SCHADS Level 4  
• Ringwood location, hybrid options welcome

Established in 2007 and strengthened in 2016 following the Royal Commission into Family Violence, the RFVP is a regional integration committee dedicated to the governance and implementation of statewide family violence reforms. The RFVP is committed to working together to address family violence in the Inner and Outer Eastern regions of the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing areas in Metropolitan Melbourne. Our purpose is to foster a community where family violence is prevented and responded to holistically. Through leadership, advocacy, and professional and lived expertise, we integrate and optimise local systems, enhance workforce and community capacity and advance equity and social justice.

The Eastern Metropolitan RFVP has established a reputation as an innovative, client and community centred partnership, with a highly engaged membership base and a culture of respect and collaboration. The RFVP brings together partners from organisations and sectors whose work intersects with family violence. Our membership includes representation from women’s, children’s and men’s specialist family violence services, sexual assault services, legal sector, child and family services, homelessness services, mental health services, alcohol and other drug services, Victoria Police, the Magistrates’ Court, Child Protection, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, health services, and education services. Importantly, the RFVP have lived experience advocates engaged on our governance groups and working groups.

The RFVP is auspiced by specialist family violence service FVREE, who are also a member organisation.

About the Opportunity

As the Administrative Officer within the RFVP Team you will be working closely with the Principal Strategic Advisor and the Project and Communications Coordinator, along with the partnership. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive person to join our small team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our daily activities and supporting our diverse range of partners. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for collaboration, and is eager to contribute to our purpose.

to succeed in this job you will need

• Significant relevant experience in all aspects of administrative support and coordination
• Experience and skills in project or event coordination
• Knowledge and understanding of family violence issues, government policy and initiatives and the family violence sector
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise initiative
• Proven ability to function both independently and within a team environment

You will need these qualifications and/or experience :

• Relevant qualifications in business administration, communications, marketing (desirable)
• Demonstrated high-level competency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs

What We Offer

• We are a welcoming, supportive and inclusive team, driven by a shared vision of a community free from violence where everyone is safe
• We walk the talk on inclusion: bring your whole self to work
• We believe in lifelong learning and support our people to engage in professional development
• We embrace flexibility and hybrid working - whilst we believe some time together in person is critical (and the amount varies depending on your role), we know balancing life and work is important
• We have great benefits like paid parental leave, EAP and wellbeing programs

Want to know more?

You can find more details in the position description. If you have questions, reach out to Christine Robinson, Principal Strategic Advisor 0437 004 306.

How to apply

• Click on the apply now button
• Upload your resume and a brief cover letter, explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Our commitment to safety, equity, diversity and inclusion

We believe that the unique and diverse contributions of all our people at FVREE create our success. To ensure that our culture and our services continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities and abilities.

FVREE is a Rainbow Tick Accredited and inclusive employer. We do not discriminate based on someone’s ability, age, gender, body, sexuality, relationship, faith, or culture; staying true to our commitment as an equitable and safe place of employment for our people.

FVREE is a child-focused and child safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and interests of children. All appointments with FVREE are subject to a police records check, working with children check and reference checks.