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vor 1 Woche
Victim Support Worker Join to apply for the Victim Support Worker role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria . Key responsibilities: Utilise your customer service and call centre expertise to provide support and advice to the Victim Services Support and Reform branch. Act as a first point of contact for inquiries to the Helpline by responding to calls, electronic referrals and text messages. Provide trauma‑informed case management and advocacy to victim survivors of family violence, ensuring their safety and well‑being. Ensure that all relevant work activities are accurately recorded in accordance with privacy legislative requirements and other relevant policies. Collaborate with a high‑performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service. Mandatory Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent formal learning, including holding a Bachelor degree or above, aligned with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendation 209). Completion of the MARAM Framework with knowledge of risk assessments and predominant aggressor identification. Desirable Qualifications Training in cultural competence and frameworks for supporting diverse communities (e.g., First Nations, CALD, LGBTQIA+). Experience & Skills At least two (2) years of paid practice experience in the family violence sector or a specialist family violence service and with victims of crime. Experience working with male victims of family violence is preferred but not essential. Understanding of the Victims Support service system and associated legislation as well as the broader service system (such as legal, mental health and housing services). How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact the contact person listed on this ad. Important Information The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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