Hub Practitioner Orange Door

Description:

MASP is a not-for-profit organisation with our Head Office located in Mildura, Victoria. Depending on the successful candidate, this position may be based at the Mallee Orange Door Hub in Mildura or at the Access Point in Swan Hill, Victoria.

Relevant qualifications are ESSENTIAL.

We're seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill a full-time ongoing position. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to women, children and families seeking support and safety through the Mallee Orange Door.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join an exciting state-wide reform that aims to improve the safety of victims, survivors and children, and put an end to family violence.

The Hub Practitioner is part of the Mallee Orange Door, a voluntary service funded by Family Safety Victoria as part of the broader, state-wide Orange Door network. The Orange Door is a Risk Assessment Entity (RAE) and is aligned with the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework.

The Orange Door works with people who use violence, giving them an opportunity to change their behaviour and holding them accountable. The Orange Door also works with families and individuals who are experiencing family violence or child wellbeing issues to increase safety and link them with appropriate services to meet their needs.

Expected commencing salary of $87,675.81 per annum plus statutory superannuation. Because MASP is a non-profit organisation, you also have the option to maximise your income through salary packaging.

Candidates applying via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit our Careers Portal (www.masp.org.au/careers) to view a copy of the Position Description.

Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Possession of the mandatory qualification required for the position.
2. Experience conducting risk assessments and managing, complex family assessments, planning and implementation of intervention strategies in situations where family violence or child protection intervention is prevalent.
3. Working knowledge of the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.
4. Awareness and knowledge of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, Health Records Act 2001, Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, and the Family violence Protection Act 2008.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant theory as it relates to child and adolescent development, attachment and separation, loss and grief and family dysfunction.
6. Experience providing parents and/or caregivers with advice and support concerning child or adolescent behavioural issues.
7. Demonstrated ability to engage and relate to a range of different people from various backgrounds and cultures.

Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to reflective practice.
2. Experience working in a not for profit/charitable organisation.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applicants who do not hold the minimum mandatory qualification or experience in accordance with Recommendation 209 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence (2015) will not be considered.
• Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.
• Recent graduates and students in their third or fourth year of Social Work studies are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Dani Edwards, Manager Family Safety, on 0437 981 217.

Apply via our online portal (www.masp.org.au/careers), making sure you include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)

Applications must be received by 9am o n Monday 24 March 2025.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. Some applicants may be subject to additional requirements.

MASP is a Child Safe Organisation in Victoria and NSW. We are committed to meeting the highest child safety standards set by both states, and ensuring children in the Mallee region receive the best possible care and protection.