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• Communications Assistant

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  We are seeking a passionate individual to step into our Communications Assistant role! The salary for this full-time role is a SCHADS Level 4.1 ($85,530.37 plus superannuation + $15,990 salary packaging).

  The Communications Assistant is part of the Communications team that sits within GenWest’s Office of the CEO. The team is responsible for overseeing GenWest’s brand strategy, ensuring our communications are inclusive and accessible to all. We focus on telling engaging stories about victim survivor journeys and plain language stories about the impact of our gender equity programs.

  The purpose of the communications assistant role is to support the delivery of internal and external communications activities. This role works alongside the communications team to deliver these activities in creative ways, ensuring staff are well connected and informed, and enhancing public understanding of GenWest’s programs and services.

  Key responsibilities

  • Supporting in the delivery of our newsletters and ebulletins.
  • Supporting the development of social media posts.
  • Keeping our website and intranet up to date.
  • Developing and delivering high quality digital communications.
  • Aiding the team with organising, promoting and delivering online and face-to-face events.
  • Supporting the production and distribution of high-quality materials for a range of audiences.
  • Coordinating and responding to internal and external enquiries and requests.

  About you

  We’re looking for someone with:

  • A degree in media, communications or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 1 year experience as a minimum in a communications related role, e.g public relations assistant, marketing/digital media assistant or similar.
  • Excellent written communication skills and proven experience in producing documents and online content to a high standard.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain relationships with a diverse range of people including colleagues, external suppliers and members of our community in the west.
  • A high degree of competence with a range of software programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and demonstrated proficiency in IT applications including email, electronic calendars, filing systems and databases.

  How to apply

  For more details, read the position description below.

  We are actively hiring for this role and applications will close on 25th April 2025.

  Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au

  Women, non-binary folk, and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.

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• Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Refuge

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  We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner within our Refuge team! This role is a SHADS Level 5 ($97,849.05-$102,278.01) pay point dependent on experience, plus superannuation, plus $15,990 salary packaging.

  We are seeking a full-time Specialist Family Violence Practitioner within our Client and Residency Management team! This is a 6 month fixed term contract role. As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner you are responsible for the delivery of a range of client-focused family violence case management services to women and children residing in refuge and medium-term housing. Following risk assessment and safety planning, this position is responsible for developing case management plans, in collaboration with clients, which include facilitating access to medium term to long term housing and other required support. This is an intensive case management role, you will work directly with high risk victim survivors, many of which come from diverse backgrounds and have multiple complexities.

  Reporting to the Refuge Team Leader, the responsibilities of this role include:

  • Managing an agreed load of client cases, that includes developing and reviewing case plans which reflect client goals within expected service delivery timelines, including brief and longer-term responses.
  • Undertaking comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning processes using the tools contained within the Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework.
  • Working collaboratively with external service providers to provide an integrated continuum of support to victim survivors.
  • Providing crisis support and advocacy for victim/survivors (inc. children and young people) experiencing family violence.
  • Identifying and responding to intersecting factors of socioeconomic status, culture, geography, age, disability, sexuality and gender identity, which impact on the experience of victim survivors.

  The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in social work or related discipline as per the Minimum Mandatory Qualifications.
  • 2 years of Case Management experience.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of theoretical models and frameworks relevant to family violence and sexual assault.
  • Experience effectively managing competing priorities.
  • Proven experience in collaborating effectively within a team, cross-functional and with external agencies.
  • Strong ability to exercise initiative and judgement in complex situations.
  • Sound judgement to proficiently manage own workload in a timely manner.
  • Proven abilities to operate effectively within a complex and fast-paced environment.
  • A current Victorian Drivers licence is essential.

  How to apply

  For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description below.

  We are actively hiring for this role, applications will close on 1st May 2025. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.

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• Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Sunshine

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  We are looking for a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our skilled team at The Orange Door in Sunshine. This is an ongoing part-time role (0.9 FTE), offering a salary between SCHADS 4.4 ($92,039.91) to SCHADS 5.3 ($102,278.01) pro rata + superannuation + $15,990 salary packaging.

  About the role

  The role will report to an Orange Door Team Leader and will work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to victim survivors of family violence, adults who use violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.

  Key responsibilities

  • Conduct screening, assessments, crisis responses, and safety planning using MARAM and Best Interests Frameworks.
  • Identify and prioritise risk and needs for victim-survivors, children, families, and adults who use violence.
  • Provide brief interventions, referrals, and support, managing complex demands within an Integrated Practice Framework.
  • Engage with clients over the phone and face-to-face in a trauma-informed way.
  • Ensure accurate case recording and data entry, in line with legal and program requirements.

  About you

  We are looking for someone with:

  • Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
  • Experience, skills, and capabilities in the community sector with family violence experience preferred.
  • Understanding of the broader service system referral pathways.
  • Sound understanding of the MARAM Framework.

  Why work with GenWest?

  • Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, lifechanging impact to our most vulnerable victim survivor adults and children in the community.
  • An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation.
  • Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in Gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West.
  • Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way.
  • As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access and experience to various specialties across the family violence spectrum.
  • The Sunshine site is within proximity to public transport and parking.

  How to apply

  For more details, read the position description below.

  We are actively hiring for this role, with interviews occurring as suitable applications are received. Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au.

  Position Description: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - TOD Sunshine

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• Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Werribee

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  We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our growing team of skilled professionals at The Orange Door, Werribee. This is an ongoing part-time (0.9), to full-time (1.0) role, starting at a SCHADS 4.4 ($92,039.91) to a SCHADS 5.3 ($102,278.01) pro rata + superannuation + $15,990 salary sacrificing.

  About the role

  The role will report directly to an Orange Door Team Leader and work closely with other Specialist Family Violence Practitioners. You will be responsible for undertaking family violence risk assessments, safety planning and providing referral pathways using a client centred approach.

  This role sits within an integrated team model, where experts work together from varying agencies to reduce the impact of family violence on victim survivors. This integrated model is an incredible opportunity for upskilling, exposure, and family violence professionalism.

  Why work with GenWest?

  • Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, lifechanging impact to our most vulnerable victim survivor adults and children in the community.
  • An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation!
  • Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in Gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West.
  • Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way!
  • As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access and experience to various specialties across the family violence spectrum.
  • The Werribee site is within close proximity to train stations and parking options.

  How to apply

  For more details, read the position description below.

  We are actively hiring for this role. Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au

  Position description: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - TOD Werribee

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