Role
Family Violence
The Victorian Government has made a significant commitment to addressing and preventing family violence by accepting all of the 227 recommendations passed down by the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The Royal Commission highlighted the crucial role of Victorian schools and early childhood services in addressing family violence. It recommended that the Government mandate respectful relationships education in all public schools (Foundation to Year 12) and kindergartens, using an evidence-based whole-school approach.
Respectful Relationships promotes positive attitudes and behaviours among children and young people, and is aimed at preventing family violence. It is the Government's vision that “by having this program in all Victorian schools and kindergartens our students will learn at a very young age that the best relationships are respectful ones."
Implementation of the Royal Commission's key recommendation to mandate respectful relationships education in all Victorian government schools is supported by 34 positions across the Department's regional offices. A dedicated Respectful Relationships Unit in the Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division of the Department and will work closely with regional staff.
As part of a statewide team embedded in local areas, 17 Respectful Relationships Liaison Officers will be located within the Department's 17 learning places across Victoria to support and drive the delivery of the Respectful Relationships commitment.
Respectful Relationships Liaison Officers will work within multidisciplinary teams locally to help schools and networks prevent and address violence experienced by children, young people, and staff. Their duties include offering advice on evidence-based approaches, coordinating responses, liaising with specialist services, and embedding systematic and integrated processes in schools for effective family violence response and referrals.
Attributes
Can you demonstrate specialised expertise and knowledge of program and project management, exceptional stakeholder management skills, innovative thinking, effective communication, and adept problem-solving abilities? You must possess the ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that impact staff and stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area. Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential : Bachelor's degree Education, Community Development or a related field. Experience and specialist knowledge in the area of family violence response and prevention is highly desirable for this role, along with a comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian Education system.
Experience and specialist knowledge in the area of family violence response and prevention is highly desirable for this role, along with a comprehensive knowledge of the Victorian Education addition, the Liaison Officer will need to have a good understanding of the current issues and opportunities related to family violence intervention and responses, as well as Respectful Relationships, in both early childhood and schools.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 28 th August 2024