About us

No to Violence is Australia’s peak body for individuals and organisations that work with men that use violence. We provide training, sector development and advocacy across the sector. We operate the Men’s Referral Service, providing a counselling service and referral pathways directly to men who use violence. As a pro-feminist organisation, women and children are at the centre of what we do - by ending men’s use of family violence, families, individuals, and communities are safer.

We have strong values of Change, Leadership, Gender Equity and Accountability

About the role

• Role Type: Full Time, Ongoing
• Classification: SCHADS level 6 (plus 2%) $108,515.00 plus superannuation
  
• Location: Melbourne

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Leadership, the practice lead position will collaborate with colleagues and practitioners within NTV and external organisations including Safe Steps, TOD, St Kilda Crisis Centre and Place for Change providers to design strategies to strengthen the alignment of practice with the MARAM framework, with a strong emphasis on safety planning, risk assessments and information sharing within the Victorian context.

The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of best practice in the field of perpetrator interventions, a strong understanding of the MARAM framework and MARAM alignment, a demonstrated ability to lead cross team collaborations for improved client outcomes and demonstrated experience in clinical practice to front-line practitioners. Further details relating to the key roles and responsibilities of this role can be found in the position description on our website - https://ntv.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

Please note this role is also referred to as Client Services Practice Lead internally at No to Violence.

About you

• A social work master’s degree or qualification in a related field or relevant experience
• Certificate IV in Training Assessment and experience of delivering training within the family violence highly desirable (desirable)
• Specialist knowledge and skills and prior experience providing family violence services, including intake and risk assessment
• Understanding of legislation, risk management and reforms pertaining to the family violence sector
• Demonstrated personal commitment to the practice and principles of non-violence, justice, social inclusion and gender equity issues
• Ability to work independently and part of a wider team
• Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams to review and adjust their practice and to collaborate with colleagues across various organisations
• An understanding of integrated family violence service systems in Victoria (knowledge of other States and Territories will be looked on favourably) (desirable)
• A demonstrated understanding of the social and gendered context of family violence and the impact of violence on women and children
• Experience in and ability to identify, assess and prioritise the risk and need of women, children and families using the MARAM framework, relevant practice frameworks and guidelines
• Working knowledge and leading best practice in the information sharing schemes (FVISS and CISS)
• Working collaboratively with a team to support integrated risk assessment and planning, drawing on the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience providing support, in a professional setting, to clients who have perpetrated family violence

What We Offer

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing including 24/7 access to EAP for you and your family. We also play an active role in the professional development of our staff.

Ongoing staff will also have access to:

• Salary Packaging – tax free salary benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits
• Addition leave including bonus leave, career break and paid parental leave.
• Purchased leave options available.
• Generous paid study leave.
• Portable Long Service Leave.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience aligned to the Key Role Responsibilities and Mandatory Requirements.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration.

If we can make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to better enable you to participate please reach out to us on via the email below.

Any questions please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Family Violence Practice Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

NTV values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. As part of our commitment, we are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation.