Job Title: Women's Group Support Officer
Award: SCHADS
Classification: Level 4 – Pay Point 4
Reports to: Programs Manager
Status: 0.6EFT
Job Purpose
The Women's Group Support Officer is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating women's programs and activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members located within the 7 Local Government Areas (Knox, Maroondah, Monash, Boroondara, Whitehorse, Manningham and the Yarra Ranges).
A key focus for this position will be supporting the ongoing development and delivery of the organisation's Ochre Program, a mixed gender program consisting of facilitated prevention themed workshops focused on respectful relationships. The Women’s EAPW will work closely with the Men’s EAPW to ensure appropriate gender balance across the Ochre Program and to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the identification and support of female specific activities such as Yarning Circles and Community Ambassadors who uphold the messaging of respect within families and community.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery• Ensure program development and delivery raises awareness and respect about the impacts of all forms of family violence and promotes key messages of safe and healthy relationships, families and communities
• Provide a referral service that supports the integrity and safety of all victims of violence
• Support and refer perpetrators contemplating change to their own behaviour to appropriate statewide and local programs
• Outreach to community members to engage and maintain their engagement in Family violence programs and support wellbeing including the Ochre Program, specific programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Islander women’s healing, and programs to address and reduce the incidence of lateral violence.
• Facilitate access for program participants to cultural programs and activities that strengthen identity and connection to culture
• Stakeholder engagement and management to assist in the development and improvement of programs and activities which contribute to the prevention of family violence and strengthen community capacity
• Network and collaborate with relevant Aboriginal and mainstream services and participate in and contribute to forums with a focus on Family Violence
• Other duties as directed
Culture, Engagement and Diversity• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with organisational Values and Code of Conduct
• Create and nurture a culture of trust, collaboration and ownership
• Develop, implement and report on progress against workplans and participate in annual performance reviews
• Actively participate in all required training, induction activities and development opportunities relevant to the role
• Contribute to team meetings and attend external stakeholder meetings where relevant in a positive and constructive manner
• Actively support and demonstrate inclusive behaviour with a zero tolerance for any bullying, harassment, lateral violence and other inappropriate conduct
Reporting, Systems and Analytics• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports and reports as required on program implementation, outputs and outcomes in accordance with Funding Body requirements
• Ensure program implementation is supported by an evaluation framework and relevant data collection
• Provide monthly, quarterly, annual reports and reports as required on program implementation, outputs and outcomes
• Contribute to organisation wide program reviews to identify opportunities for program improvements and new programs and activities to meet community needs and aspirations
• Ensure all financial transactions associated with the program are undertaken in line with approved policy delegations
Health and Safety• Take reasonable care to ensure no risk of harm to self or others in the workplace
• Comply with all OH&S laws, standards, policies and practices
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work practices at all times
Risk, Quality and Compliance
• Ensure documentation supports both quality and department standards
• Actively participate in the organisation’s quality management systems
• Provide relevant performance data and feedback to the organisation's management team, staff and relevant committees
• Actively identify, monitor and manage areas of key risk and lead appropriate escalation and response
• Identify risks as they emerge and proactively address new and known risks
Key Selection Criteria
Experience, Qualifications and Skills• Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community and the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people
• Understanding of the specific cultural and historical issues that impact on Aboriginal clients, particularly in response to intergenerational trauma and the stolen generations
• Understanding of Family Violence policy settings and directions and how it manifests itself and can be prevented particularly in Aboriginal communities
• A minimum Cert IV qualification in Community Development, Social Work or equivalent or willingness to undertake relevant studies
• Experience working in program development and delivery in community sector organisations, with a focus on prevention and promoting healthy relationships
• Good project management skills including experience in developing, implementing and delivering family violence prevention and support programs
• Well-developed organisational skills including ability to prioritise, complete tasks, respond to requests on time, and pay attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of sustainable community partnerships and engagement platforms
• Experience working with community and a range of partners
• Sound knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Working with Children’s Check
• Police Check
Personal Attributes• Culturally aware and inclusive
• Client and Community focused
• Collaborative and supportive
• Able to form positive relationships with others
• Ethical and honest
• Self-disciplined
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Time management and results orientation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
This position is identified. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to apply.