Requisition No: 4745
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Integrated Community Health Services
Program: Community Programs
Department: Orange Door Network - Brimbank Melton
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Sunshine and Melton Orange Door offices.
• Employment Type: Full time
• Classifcation: Social Worker, Grade 2 Year 2.
• Salary:
• Annual Leave: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We have an exciting opportunity to work as an Orange Door Hub Practitioner within the state’s specialist family violence service. The Orange Door is a family violence specialist service that provides first response to those seeking assistance after family violence and child well-being concerns. While our primary focus is working with people using violence, practitioners are required to work from an integrated approach, also assisting victims/survivors and children.

THE ORANGE DOOR:

The Orange Door aims to support individuals and families experiencing family violence by providing a central access point to services tailored to their unique needs. Our key priority is to reduce the risk of harm associated with controlling, violent, and abusive behaviour through comprehensive risk assessment and management strategies. We achieve this by:

• Providing a visible contact point for individuals seeking specialist support.
• Assisting people in identifying family violence and child well-being issues.
• Offering advice based on contemporary risk assessment tools and guidance.
• Providing specialist support and tailored advice for victims, families, children, and people using violence.
• Coordinating access to support services.
• Maintaining a system-wide view of service capacity, client experience, and outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the Victorian Government’s Mandatory Minimum Qualifications (MMQ) Policy (2021). Please refer to position description for more information.
• Demonstrated experience working with children, families, and family violence cases with complex needs and risk issues.
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritise risks and needs of clients using a whole-family approach.
  Position Description

• Provide short-term support to individuals impacted by family violence, including advice and referrals.
• Focus on risk management, safety planning, and making appropriate referrals.
• Conduct child wellbeing checks and complete child wellbeing assessments.
• Complete risk assessments on people using violence.
• Complete MARAM’s with Victim Survivors.
• Adhere to documentation and record keeping requirements.