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Organisation : Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc

Location : Melbourne

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Women

Salary : $54,000 - $67,789 plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging options!

Application closing date : 8 Feb, 2016

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc

About the role

About the Organisation

The Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc (EDVOS) is a not for profit community organisation located in the eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne that provides a range of services to women and their children experiencing and responding to domestic violence. As a feminist agency EDVOS locates violence and abuse of women and children within a social and political context. Using a human rights framework, EDVOS aims to assist women and their children to live free from violence and address the emotional and practical needs and issues arising there from.

About the Opportunity

Due to ongoing expansion and growth, EDVOS has a highly rewarding opportunity for dedicated Domestic Violence Advocatesto join their vibrant team in Melbourne, on a full-time basis. This is a one year contract with a view to permanent.

In addition, EDVOS is seeking experienced Domestic Violence Advocates to join their After Hours service on a casual basis.

The After Hours service is a 24 hour, 7 day per week service that provides a crisis response to women and children experiencing violence. Through joining this influential program, you'll be acting as the first line of support to women and their children. Your support services will include Risk assessment and safety planning, advocacy, resourcing, brokerage, and emergency accommodation.

After Hours response unit shifts are from 5pm through to 9am Monday to Thursday, and Friday 5pm to Monday 9am, on a casual rostered basis.

The Domestic Violence Advocate will be responsible for providingquality direct service to women and children who are responding to domestic or family violence. You'll be working across all areas of advocacy. The role potentially encompasses all program areas run by EDVOS.

More specifically, your role will include:

  • Undertaking risk assessment and safety planning;
  • Undertaking case planning and case management within an advocacy framework;
  • Addressing gender and power issues underlying domestic violence on both personal and social levels;
  • Enabling women to make informed decisions and access to a wide range of resources;
  • Promoting children's safety and wellbeing resulting in positive outcomes;
  • Completing administration and documentation tasks;
  • Participating in service development through reflective practice methodologies; and
  • Team work that values cooperative responsibility to support positive workplace culture.

This is a great opportunity to work within an organisation that isreally making a difference in the lives of women and children!

Full-time candidates will be rewarded with competitive remuneration $54,000 – $67,789 plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging options! Candidates applying for casual positions will enjoy highly attractive on-call allowances and a call-out hourly rate when referrals are received.

In addition, you'll enjoy a great work environment within a friendly and supportive team and will benefit from ongoing professional training and development to help you advance your career!

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Domestic Violence Advocates (Casual or Full-time) via Pro Bono Australia.


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