Organisation : Djirra
Location : VIC Regional (Shepparton)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Social & Support Work
Sector : Community Support Services, Domestic / Family Violence, Indigenous, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $97,377 AUD - $97,377.28 AUD (Annum)
About the organisation
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.
We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do. Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience. We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.
About the role
- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 5, Pay Point 1 $97,377.28 pa
- Full time, ongoing
- Join a passionate and dedicated team as a Family Violence Case Manager based in Shepparton
About the Role
The Individual Support Services team provides intensive support services to Aboriginal women who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and are at risk of further harm. The team’s interventions range from short-term crisis responses to longer-term intensive case-management. The team is also responsible for the provision of financial support to Djirra clients who fit the criteria via the Brokerage Program.
Working under the supervision, Case Managers will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children, often presenting with multiple and complex needs, to achieve safety, stability, and resilience from family violence, and to heal from the trauma they experience. The person in this role will provide client-centred, strength-based casework, utilising the Multi Agency Risk and Assessment Management Framework (MARAM) through a trauma- informed lens.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense
- Driver’s License
- At least 2 years’ experience in the family violence sector, preferably with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women would be highly regarded.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, or related discipline
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
Role Type
On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate
Pay Rate
97377 AUD – 97377.28 AUD (Annum)
How to apply
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website 'Join our Team' page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
To apply, please click the 'apply' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Please quote in application: Family Violence Case Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
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