Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women andchildren impacted by family violence.

As a Family Safety Contact Worker, you will providespecialist family violence support to victim-survivors whose partners or formerpartners are engaged with Meli's Men's Family Violence Services. Working withina feminist, trauma-informed and safety-focused framework, you will play acritical role in risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and coordinatedservice responses that prioritise the safety, wellbeing and empowerment ofwomen and children.

As a Family SafetyContact Worker, you will:

- Provide specialist telephone-based familyviolence support, including risk assessment, safety planning, crisisintervention, advocacy and emotional support to victim-survivors.
- Monitor, assess and respond to familyviolence risk in accordance with the MARAM Framework, ensuringvictim-survivor safety remains central to all interventions.
- Collaborate with Men's Behaviour ChangeProgram staff, The Orange Door, Child Protection, police and other keystakeholders to support coordinated and accountable responses to familyviolence.
- Facilitate access to legal, housing,health, financial and community supports while empowering victim-survivorsin their recovery and safety planning.
- Full-time, ongoing position
- Part time will also be considered
- $105,834 (pro-rata for part-time) p/a + Super & Salary Packaging

Position Details

- Full-time, ongoing position
- Part time will also be considered
- $105,834 (pro-rata for part-time) p/a + Super & Salary Packaging

What We’re Looking For

Wevalue individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles.To succeed in this position, you will have:





- Holds a Bachelor Qualification in Social Work(or equivalent under Victoria’s Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirementsfor Family Violence). For more information on the Mandatory MinimumQualifications please see Mandatory minimum qualifications for specialistfamily violence response roles | vic.gov.au
- Experience in the specialist family violencefield, demonstrated particularly in provision of intake, risk assessment andcase planning and working with victim survivors of family violence.
- An understanding of the gendered nature offamily violence and the impact upon women, children, and families and abilityto specifically identify and work against collusion and minimisation of malefamily violence
- Well-developed observational, conceptual andanalytical skills, together with highly developed interpersonal andcommunication skills including written mediums to assist with programdevelopment, data collection, evaluation and key stakeholder engagement

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platformto thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)includes:

- SupportiveCulture:Join a values-driven organization that fosterscollaboration and innovation.
- CareerGrowth:Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunitiesand clear pathways for progression.




- FinancialBenefits:Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year,enhancing your financial well-being.
- Work-LifeBalance:Benefit from versatile ways of working.
- EmployeeWellbeing:Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups,access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, andenjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
- Diversityand Inclusion:Be part of a team that celebrates diversity andactively supports individuals from all walks of life.

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. Wehave zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practicesreflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children andyoung people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to referencechecks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) policecheck, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Checkprior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in anyservice or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Weactively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communitymembers, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to theworkforce.

For more information about the position please contact KristyBerryman, Manager Family Violence on 0455 510 ***.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phonecall and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitmentprocess, please email us at ***********@meli.org.auto discusshow we can best support you.

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📌 Family Safety Contact Worker (North Geelong)
🏢 Meli
📍 North Geelong