• Classification – Health Professionals Grade 2
• 12-months fixed term (as this position is subject to government funding, renewal of funding at the end of the fixed term is not certain)
• Part-time
• 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 EFT)

ABOUT CASACV

CASACV facilitates the recovery and healing of victim-survivors of sexual violence and assault and works towards the prevention and elimination of sexual violence in society. CASACV delivers specialist evidenced-based therapeutic services across the Central Victorian Region for children, young people and adults, and their support networks.

CASACV’s services are free and confidential and include:

• Specialist counselling to adults, young people and children who have experienced sexual assault and/or family violence either recently or in the past, and to their non-offending parents, partners, family and friends.
• A 24-hour crisis care response to victims of recent sexual assault, including crisis counselling, support and advocacy, and access to medical care and justice services.
• A family focused, prevention and early intervention therapeutic service to children and young people under the age of 18 who have engaged in problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours (HSB) via the REFOCUS Program.
• Specialised advocacy, secondary consultation, community education and professional training across the sector and within the community.

CASACV upholds a feminist philosophy, aiming to provide an empowering, respectful and culturally sensitive service committed to best practice. All CASACV’s work is underpinned by its guiding principles and values.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Young People Talking Consent Project builds on the success of the CASACV Young People as Agents of Change Peer Educator Model (YPAC) which was funded by the Victorian Government and delivered in the Macedon Ranges Shire between 2022-2024.

The aim of the Young Talking Consent Project (with Karen Young People) is to review, adapt, and expand on the YPAC model and existing associated resources through a co-design process and peer-educator program to address and support the specific needs of Karen young people (aged 16–24) in the Loddon region.

The goal of the Project is to create a culturally sensitive and respectful program focused on understanding the context of sexual violence (prevalence and structural factors), affirmative consent and respectful relationships.

The Project Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the Project, engaging stakeholders, leading co-design workshops, supporting peer educators, facilitating partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive activities and resources.

ABOUT YOU

With a Bachelor’s degree in social work, community development, education, or a related field (or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience in a relevant area), you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in project coordination and implementation, including stakeholder engagement and community-led program development
• Ability to deliver culturally responsive programs, preferably in partnership with culturally diverse communities
• Strong understanding of the principles of cultural safety and demonstrated ability to work respectfully with multicultural communities; knowledge and experience with the Karen community is an advantage
• Experience working collaboratively with bicultural workers or in cross-cultural contexts
• Awareness of regional challenges faced by refugee and migrant communities, particularly in accessing services and education
• Understanding of the drivers of sexual violence and primary prevention strategies
• Knowledge of affirmative consent, respectful relationships, and sexual violence prevention is desirable
• Experience in co-designing and facilitating workshops, training, or community programs
• Capacity to support and mentor peer educators and facilitate co-design processes
• Familiarity with using digital tools for community engagement and resource delivery (e.g., social media, print materials)

FURTHER INFORMATION

For more information on this position please contact:

Mette Hotker

Research, Education and Projects Manager

Tel: 03 5441 0430

WHY WORK FOR CASACV?

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CASACV prides itself on being a values-based organisation and employer of choice, committed to the health and wellbeing of its staff.

CASACV:

• Is committed to providing a positive, supportive and family friendly workplace
• Pays generous above-award entitlements
• Provides up to $2,500 in relocation and accommodation support
• Provides 5-week’s annual leave per year
• Encourages and supports quality training and education opportunities through continuous learning and professional development
• Offers generous salary packaging arrangements
• Provides health and wellbeing initiatives
• Provides free annual flu vaccinations
• Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential counselling and support
• Provides clinical supervision with experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting others to improve what they do through structured discussions and learner-led reflection
• Values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

A position description is attached.