Annie North Inc

Supporting women and children affected by family violence

Are you looking for work that is meaningful, challenging and rewarding? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Do you want to be part of a social change organisation?

Annie North works within a feminist framework to provide supported accommodation to women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Annie North is a Specialist Family Violence Service that prioritises both ongoing safety and recovery from family violence.

We believe in social justice, equality and that feminism is good for everyone.  Annie North has been recognised as an Employer of Choice.

All positions benefit from comprehensive training and development to support you in your role and in your longer term career journey.

You will hold a Tertiary Degree in Social Work, Psychology and/or a related human services field, as per the mandatory minimum qualifications requirements unless you are exempt as an existing family violence practitioner or eligible for a pathway. https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners

Family Violence Practitioner –After-hours SACS Level 5.1, Penalty and Shift Work Rates, Sleepover Allowance and Recall Rates apply. The generous salary makes this an attractive position. We are seeking applicants to participate in a fortnightly roster in casual or part time positions. This role provides a family violence crisis response to victim/survivors in Annie North accommodation and in the community through delivery of the Loddon Family Violence After-hours Program. A sleepover is required following an evening shift.

Family Violence Practitioner-Case Manager Casual Relief SACS Level 5.1 This role provides Family Violence Case Management to clients during business hours on a casual basis to backfill other client services staff.

Applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must have a Working With Children Check and a current National Police Check dated within 12 months. Applicants must obtain the information package about the position/s from Madeleine at madeleine@annienorth.org.au and must specifically address the Mandatory Key Selection Criteria at a minimum to be considered for the position/s.

Family Violence Practitioners – 3 positions

Supporting women and children affected by family violence

Generous Salary Packaging Available

Annie North is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that provides crisis and transitional supported accommodation through case management and therapeutic services to women and their accompanying children experiencing domestic and/or family violence.  We believe in social justice, equality and that feminism is good for everyone.  You will have an opportunity to be a part of, or contribute to, change.  Have a job that has purpose and helps to make a difference.  Do work that is challenging and difficult but also meaningful, important and rewarding. 

Position 1: Family Violence Practitioner-Case Manager SCHADS Level 4.1, 4 days per week or equivalent, 12 months Fixed Term. 

Annie North Inc. is recruiting as part of the Rural and Regional Family Violence Social Work Graduate Program.  We are seeking a new or recent graduate for the case management position. The position will work within the client support team to ensure the safety and well-being of women and their children.  The Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of clients and general oversight of these cases enabling high quality service delivery to clients in the service.  You will be provided with training, theoretical frameworks, supervision and support.  You will be part of a program that provides Communities of Practice sessions focusing on contemporary family violence issues and practice.

Position 2: Family Violence Practitioner –After-hours Casual Relief SCHADS Level 4.1, Penalty Rates, Sleepover Allowance and Recall Rates apply.

The position will be required to work a casual basis to backfill after-hours staff who may be on leave and where coverage of the service is required. This role provides a family violence crisis response to victim/survivors in Annie North accommodation and in the community through delivery of the Loddon Family Violence After-hours Program. A sleepover is required following an evening shift.

Position 3: Family Violence Practitioner-Case Manager Casual Relief SCHADS Level 4.1

This role provides Family Violence Case Management to clients in Annie North accommodation during business hours on a casual basis to backfill other client services staff who may be on leave and where coverage of the service is required.

Applicants must obtain the information package about the position from Madeleine and must specifically address the Mandatory Key Selection Criteria at a minimum to be considered for the position/s.

Applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must have a Working With Children Check and a current National Police Check dated within 12 months.

Applications close September 18 2021

We spoke to Madeleine from Annie North, a women’s refuge and family violence service in Victoria’s Loddon region, on her role as Client Services Practice Coordinator.

Zoe, one of Annie North’s After Hours Client Support Workers, was a panel member on Family Safety Victoria’s ‘Family Violence Career Insights’ online event sharing why she is passionate about her career in the Family Violence Sector.