Family Violence Advisor

Reference Number: 1696 

Job Title: Family Violence Advisor 

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time Maternity Leave Until December 2025

Hours per Fortnight: 56 

Classification: Community Development Worker, Class 3 (YA55 - PW61)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 07/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: melissa.metcalf@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

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About The Role:

The implementation of the new Specialist Family Violence Advisor Initiative within clinical mental health services is part of the government response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The Specialist Family Violence Advisor  Mental Health will work across all Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Program areas to support the provision of an enhanced response to family violence.  This role  will support capacity building within the mental health sector through providing specialist family violence expertise and advice on recognising and responding to family violence.  The role will also play a leading role in supporting and strengthening networks and collaborations between services and across relevant sectors.

The suitable applicant will have:

• Post-secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications in either:
  • The field of social and community services including Social Work, Welfare Work or Youth Work
  • An employee engaged in Community Development Work who holds a post-secondary qualification in Community Work, Community Education

• More than twelve months' experience in social or welfare work
• Demonstrated experience in effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including information sharing processes and protocols
• Demonstrated increased workforce capability around identifying and responding to family violence

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
  
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
  
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
  
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.