• Opportunity to join a long term, leading community sector organisation
• Pivotal role delivering group parenting programs to families
• Casual opportunities located in Melbourne’s South East - Cranbourne

Exciting opportunity for motivated and experienced group facilitators to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Southern and Eastern Melbourne, the role is responsible for the delivery and support of Tuning in to Kids and Dad’s Tuning in to Kids educational parenting programs that focuses on the emotional connection between parents and children. This role focuses on enabling participants to connect with others in a similar situation and their own children and provides participants with support as well as an opportunity to develop skills to overcoming relationship difficulties.

The role is based in Melbourne’s South East at our Cranbourne centre and is perfect for individuals looking for a casual position.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or a related allied health discipline and eligibility for membership of appropriate professional body.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise working with children, adolescents and families, including group work interventions.
• Sound risk/assessment skills and ability to make appropriate referrals for children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current Australian Driver’s license.

A copy of the position description (can be viewed below and) is available at www.rav.org.au/careers .

What we offer

You will receive a competitive salary, $55 to $59 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) and superannuation. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work / life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.

To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.

For specific queries about this position contact Suresh Ramachandraiah, Senior Manager Southern and Eastern Melbourne by calling 0421 510 113. 

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

A position description is attached.