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Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social WorkWe are a leading organisation offering a comprehensive suite of services to clients and the community across the Barwon, West Melbourne and Wimmera Regions. Providing specialist sexual assault and family violence programs and services, including 24 hour crisis care support, case management, therapeutic counselling, early intervention and professional education and training, we continue to grow and develop our offerings.Job DescriptionAbout the Sexual Assault & Family Violence CentreWe are a client-centred organisation, supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, offering a range of specialist support services to people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis care, specialist response services, early intervention programs, Victims Assistance Program, Community Legal Services, trauma recovery programs, professional training and primary prevention initiatives.About The RoleThe RAMP Coordinator is responsible for the provision of high quality, service delivery to clients who are at imminent risk. The position will take a leadership role in the support of team members as well as organisational practice in and around family violence risk, coordinate and manage referrals to the program in addition to negotiating, developing and maintain all aspects of the panel and reviewing its outcomes. The role will be required to represent the organisation in its relationships with other stakeholders as required.Multi-agency Risk Assessment and Management Panels (RAMPS) are a key component of the Victorian Strengthening Risk Management (SRM) Program. RAMP involves the participation of government and key statutory and community sector agencies which respond to and support victims and perpetrators of family violence.T he p o s i t i on r e p o r t s t o Manager, Client Services Family Violence, Accommodation and Support.Why work for The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre?The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre takes pride in being an employer of choice; we are passionate about the wellbeing of our team members and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do. We have a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and provide a number of complementary benefits to our staff, some of our benefits include:Flexible working arrangements5 weeks annual leave and access to purchased leave for full and part time employeesPaid parental leaveSalary packagingHealth and Wellbeing initiativesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Social initiativesPositive workplace cultureThe SAFV Centre acknowledges and respects the First Nations ownership of the land where we work.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout YouWith degree qualifications in:Degree or above qualification in Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent.Minimum 5 years relevant experienceYou will be a values driven person, motivated to make a difference and hold the client at the centre of everything you do. You thrive working autonomously and also collaboratively within adynamic, team environment.If you share our vision for a community free from family violence and sexual assault and are motivated to make a difference, we would like to hear from you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You care for our clients and we care for you, including by investing in your development and wellbeing. You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey. We offer a variety of career pathway options, leading salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements that help you manage your work and your life.The successful candidate will be required to maintain a current Working with Children''s Check and National Police Check at their own expense.Key Selection CriteriaEssential Qualifications and ExperienceYour application must address the following:A comprehensive understanding of family violence including a theoretical framework that includes intersectional feminist and structural theory and locates individuals within their social and familial context.High level ability to provide advice and direction for complex matters including comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, clinical risk decision making, family violence risk assessment, safety planning to respond to client''s needs in a trauma informed manner.Managing stakeholders through effective negotiation and influence and harnessing this network to support clients and ensure effective operations of RAMP.Ability to undertake considered and comprehensive client safety assessments using the MARAM framework and the information sharing schemes.Contribute to the effective management and delivery of the RAMP program including planning, implementation, monitoring and review of activities in relation to family violence risk.Provide support and secondary consultation to staff and external service providers to ensure maximum collaboration and enhanced referral pathways.Possession of a client focused approach that facilitates empowerment and independence for women, and safety and security for service users and their children.Understanding of, and a commitment to advocating against structural inequality as it relates to women and their children.Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with service users, colleagues, and other service providers.Capacity to professionally represent the program in a range of settings including public awareness and community education and training.Understanding of, and a commitment to maintaining professional practice and boundaries.OtherCommitment to the vision, values and purposes of The SAFV Centre.Commitment to continuous quality improvement and cultural equity in service delivery.Current Victorian Drivers Licence.RefereesApplicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2-3 professional referees including the most recent or current supervisor.Period of Appointment12-month contract-parental leave coverage.Hours of workThe position is part time .8Salary and ConditionsAnnual salary range is $110,912.88 - $115,556.48 plus superannuation (pro rata for part time). Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.Industrial Instrument: The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Enterprise Agreement 2023.Salary Packaging: Provided via Maxxia. PBI status with other expenses available to package above this cap. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution.Superannuation: The employer will also make superannuation payments on your behalf in accordance with theSuperannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992.Probationary Period 6 months with a review conducted during this time.How To ApplyAll applications must address the key selection criteria outlined in the PD. For a confidential discussion,please contact our People and Culture team on 035222 4318.We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only, no recruitment agency applications accepted.Please note if you are applying via seek go to The SAFV Centre career portal to access the position description at#J-18808-Ljbffr