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Have you recently graduated from social work or community services studies? Are you looking for a job that is meaningful, challenging and rewarding? What if your new job was helping families affected by family violence? Right now, Quantum Support Services has opportunities available for eligible graduates who want to be part of a valued team working to make positive change and end family violence.

THE PROGRAM

This role is part of the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program.

The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors and supports graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional learning and development support.

In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduate’s Agencies also have access to a funding allocation to support their ongoing learning and development needs over the course of the program.

If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.

To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program, graduates must have completed all course requirements (or will do so before commencing in the Program) or have completed their qualifications within the last two years.

For more information on the Program, you can visit https://www.vic.gov.au/students-and-graduates-who-want-work-family-violence

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – operates in the Latrobe City and Baw Baw Local Government Areas and is responsible for direct service delivery to women and children in the community who are experiencing or escaping from family violence and to assist them to achieve the greatest possible degree of self-reliance and independence.

• The service operates from an Intersectional Feminist Philosophy.
• Provides outreach services and case management to women and women with children.
• To provide a service which is supportive of the individual needs of women and women with children.
• Facilitate community awareness of the rights of women and their children.

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer;

• Location – the Latrobe Valley | Flexible working arrangements supported
• Job Security – 12-month Contract | full time hours
• Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5| $88,700 P/A | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
• Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role;
• Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support
• Promotional opportunities within the Organisation;

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring

• An understanding of the social and political issues impacting on women and children escaping family violence.
• An ability to identify and assess family violence risk, safety plan and prioritise safety of women and children.
• Knowledge of case management practices and frameworks.
• The ability to engage people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence.
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working with Children Check | Police check
• Minimum of Bachelor of Social Work or related field (refer to Position Description)
• **Quantum is exempt under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to only employ women to family violence worker roles

About Quantum Support Services

Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger. We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.

For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Page Williams on 1800 243 455. A position description is attached.