At Emerge Women & Children's Support Network, we are dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by family violence.

Specialising in the complex needs of children, we provide holistic, trauma-informed support to help individuals achieve safety, autonomy, and healing while working to disrupt the cycles of family violence.

About Us:

Emerge provides essential services for families escaping violence, including:

• Crisis support and accommodation for women and children through our secure refuge and community housing.
• Strength-based case management for women and children.
• Advocacy and holistic support for families navigating systems and resources.
• Research to build the evidence base for early intervention and prevention strategies.
• Therapeutic support to assist recovery from trauma, including arts therapy, play therapy, infant wellbeing, and dyadic support.

Role Details:

• Job Title: Family Violence Support Worker
• Employment Type: Part time
• Location: Kingston/Bayside area (confidential location for safety purposes)
• Award Classification: SCHADS Award Level 4

About the Role:

Are you passionate about supporting women and children escaping family violence? Join our team as a Family Violence Support Worker and play a key role in creating a safe and empowering environment.

This role offers a mix of client support, operational duties, administration tasks and community engagement. You’ll be responsible for running engaging weekend programs for clients, including children, focusing on activities like craft, cooking, and sports. These programs are essential to fostering connection and providing a sense of normalcy during challenging times.

In addition to weekend duties, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day operations of the refuge, ensuring facilities are well-maintained, preparing units for new families, managing donations, and coordinating purchases. Your work will be vital to the smooth running of the refuge and the wellbeing of its residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide flexible weekday and weekend support to women and children escaping family violence.
• Facilitate weekend programs, including craft, cooking, and sports activities for clients and children.
• Oversee refuge upkeep, including maintenance, cleaning, and unit turnovers.
• Manage donations, purchasing, and inventory for refuge operations.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S standards and participate in safety training and activities.

About You:

You are a compassionate and resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment. You’re organised, a skilled multitasker, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women and children.
Essential Skills and Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in family violence support or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Experience with trauma-informed or family violence practice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Clear National Police Check.
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required.

Staff Benefits:

At Emerge, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• A comprehensive professional development package to support your growth.
• Bonus mental health leave days to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
• Parental leave: 8 weeks of paid leave.
• Free counselling via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Diversity and Inclusion:

Emerge Women & Children's Support Network is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and LGBTIQA+ backgrounds.

Emerge has a special measure to the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) which provides for Emerge employing only women or people who identify as women due to the nature of the service.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about empowering women and children and want to be part of our transformative work, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button by answering the questions and submitting a cover letter and resume.