Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Sep 2021
Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc. (Wyndham CEC) is a not-for-profit organisation funded over 40 years ago. Wyndham CEC is one of Victoria’s largest Adult & Community Education providers and a leader in supporting people and communities to make positive changes for their future. Wyndham CEC offers quality community programs and education opportunities to vulnerable young people and adults across western Melbourne. In particular, Wyndham CEC works closely with individuals from refugee backgrounds through settlement services, community projects and English language programs.
The Settlement Family Violence Officer is to provide family violence information, risk assessment, safety planning and referral to SETS eligible clients within the western Melbourne region. This involves direct intake assessment and referral, projects and programs aimed at preventing family violence in emerging communities, and the delivery of information sessions to assist recently arrived refugees and eligible migrants to access specialist family violence services in Australia. Under guidance from the Community Strengthening Manager, the Settlement Family Violence officer will develop and maintain close and cooperative working relationships with local service providers and networks.
The Settlement Family Violence Officer is to contribute to the effective implementation of the work program objectives as stipulated under the Settlement Services agreement between Wyndham CEC and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in accordance with the Centre’s policies and procedures.
The person for this position will have:
Mandatory
Desirable
To download a copy of the Job Description please go to www.wyndhamcec.org.au/wpmain/careers.
Enquiries to Valeska Zuniga-Chondo at above email or 03 9742 4013.