Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and
children impacted by family violence.
As a Family Safety Contact Worker, you will provide
specialist family violence support to victim-survivors whose partners or former
partners are engaged with Meli's Men's Family Violence Services.
Working within
a feminist, trauma-informed and safety-focused framework, you will play a
critical role in risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and coordinated
service responses that prioritise the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of
women and children.
As a
Family Safety
Contact Worker
, you will:
Provide specialist telephone-based family
violence support, including risk assessment, safety planning, crisis
intervention, advocacy and emotional support to victim-survivors.
Monitor, assess and respond to family
violence risk in accordance with the MARAM Framework, ensuring
victim-survivor safety remains central to all interventions.
Collaborate with Men's Behaviour Change
Program staff, The Orange Door, Child Protection, police and other key
stakeholders to support coordinated and accountable responses to family
violence.
Facilitate access to legal, housing,
health, financial and community supports while empowering victim-survivors
in their recovery and safety planning.
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
We
value 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 Requirements
for Family Violence).
For more information on the Mandatory Minimum




Qualifications please see Mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist
family violence response roles | vic.gov.au
Experience in the specialist family violence
field, demonstrated particularly in provision of intake, risk assessment and
case planning and working with victim survivors of family violence.
An understanding of the gendered nature of
family violence and the impact upon women, children, and families and ability
to specifically identify and work against collusion and minimisation of male
family violence
Well-developed observational, conceptual and
analytical skills, together with highly developed interpersonal and
communication skills including written mediums to assist with program
development, data collection, evaluation and key stakeholder engagement
Why Work with Us?
At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform
to thrive, grow, and make an impact.
Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
includes:
Supportive
Culture:
Join a values-driven organization that fosters
collaboration and innovation.
Career
Growth:
Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
and clear pathways for progression.
Financial
Benefits:
Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year,
enhancing your financial well-being.
Work-Life
Balance:
Benefit from flexible ways of working.
Employee
Wellbeing:
Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups,
access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and




enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
Diversity
and Inclusion:
Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and
actively supports individuals from all walks of life.
How to Apply
We're excited to hear from you!
Please submit your
application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in
the application form.
Applications close
11:59pm, Tuesday 1st
September ****
For more information about the position please contact
Kristy
Berryman, Manager Family Violence on
04•• ••• 993
.
Join Our Commitment
Meli is committed to providing a child-protected environment.
We
have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children.
Our recruitment practices
reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and
young people in our care.
All employment with Meli is subject to reference
checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police
check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check
prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any
service or undertaking.
Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We
actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community
members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the
workforce.
Our usual process includes a written application, a phone
call and a panel interview.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment
process, please email us at
••••@meli.org.au
to discuss
how we can best support you.
Take the Next Step
If you're ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact,
click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

📌 Family Safety Contact Worker (Warrnambool)
🏢 Meli
📍 Warrnambool