No to Violence is Australia’s largest peak body for individuals and organisations that work with men who use family violence. We provide training, sector development and policy advice and advocacy on behalf of members.

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, Fixed term, 12 months from commencement of role

Classification: SCHADS Level 6 (plus 2%) $108,515.60 plus superannuation and access to Salary Packaging

Location: Victoria

The MARAM Practice Lead will work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders and contribute to MARAM capability building and practice uplift in risk assessment and coordinated risk management across the specialist family violence and other prescribed workforces. The role, amongst other activities will:

• Support the specialist family violence and other prescribed workforces to increase MARAM literacy and embed MARAM practice guidance and tools into their practice when working with adults using family violence Undertake activities that increase practitioners’ knowledge of MARAM best practice when working with adults using family violence, and demonstrate how best practice can fit within their service delivery
• Work closely with other peak bodies, key service providers and Government to develop and deliver a range of activities, including professional development such as training, workshops and communities of practice that raise understanding of, and consistency in MARAM practice in working with adults using family violence.
• Provide tailored advice to prescribed workforces as required, to undertake practice and deliver services that are aligned to MARAM
• Manage all aspects of the MARAMIS Practice Lead AUFV component of the project including development of work plans, documentation of project strategy, planning, communications and stakeholder engagement plans

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience and expertise in delivering specialist family violence services. This may include family violence intervention group programs, individual work with men or crisis intervention services such as telephone counselling and enhanced intake
• Understanding of, and experience using, the MARAM Victim Survivor Framework, MARAM Adult Using Family Violence Framework and the Information sharing schemes
• Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and impacts of family violence and intervention and/or prevention initiatives
• An in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian family violence service system, the Victorian Royal Commission findings and the impact on the family violence sector
• Practice knowledge of family violence, adults using family violence (AUFV) engagement and the impacts of risk assessment and response
• Well-developed skills in stakeholder engagement and capacity building, with the ability to facilitate problem solving in complex environments
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation skills
• Further details relating to the key result areas of this role can be found in the position description on our website at ntv.org.au/about-us/work-with-us. 

Some other benefits we offer include

• Salary Packaging – tax free salary benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits
• Additional leave including bonus leave, career break and paid parental leave
• Purchased leave options available
• Generous paid study leave
• Portable Long Service Leave
• EAP for employees and family
• 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. We also play an active role in the professional development of our staff.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience aligned to the Key Role Responsibilities and Skills, Experience and Knowledge 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]

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.