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About the role

A unique opportunity to apply your project skills to work for a peak body in the domestic and family violence sector. This short-term role provides flexibility to work 2 or 3 days per week depending on your availability. You will work collaboratively within a small team, receiving guidance from the NSW sector development manager, yet take the lead on many aspects of project implementation.

The NSW Project Officer is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the NSW Risk Safety and Support Framework (RSSF) project across the NSW Men’s Behaviour Change Network (MBCN).  The Project Officer will implement recommendations from consultations with NTV staff and key NSW stakeholders; the MBCN; Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) and Dept. of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The aim of project is to support MBCP providers to embed the NSW RSSF into their practice.

The Project Officer will work closely with ECAV in the development of training materials (e.g., webinars, infographics and tip sheets) to increase competency and consistency in the use of the framework and companion resources.

This four-month project will build upon work undertaken directly with NSW MBCP providers during the last 6 months of 2020 to further integrate RSSF into their day-to-day work. The project officer will support service providers to review their progress with implementation, troubleshoot issues and provide guidance. Feedback will be obtained from front-end users to evaluate the RSSF and make recommendations for future improvements.  The project officer will encourage all providers to ensure that staff are trained and supported to safely use the Practice Guidance and Risk Assessment tools when engaging with users of family violence.

About you

To succeed in this role you will have;

  • Qualification in social work, psychology, or relevant discipline and experience within the male family violence sector
  • Experience within the specialist family violence sector and Men’s Behaviour Change Programs in NSW
  • Experience in project management and implementation
  • Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and impacts of family violence and intervention and/or prevention initiatives
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated capacity to deliver work requirements within tight timeframes
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
  • Professional and ethical approach and high level of experience in handling sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.

In addition to the above it would also be desirable for you to have;

  • Graduate qualification in Men’s Family Violence
  • Well-developed skills in practice content development

Details

Applications CloseFebruary 26, 2021
Job Board
Job CategoryProject Management & Strategy
Job FieldFamily, Children and Youth
Employment BasisContract, Part Time
LocationInner City Sydney

How to Apply

The position description for this role can be found on our website https://ntv.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

To be considered for this role, your application should comprise a succinct cover letter which addresses the skills, experience and qualifications required, together with an up-to-date résumé to be sent to hr@ntv.org.au by close of business Friday 26th February 2021.

If you have any questions about this opportunity please email hr@ntv.org.au.

NTV is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

No to Violence

No to Violence works to bring about the changes our community needs to eliminate men’s use of family violence. For 25 years, we have been working directly with men who use family violence to support them to change.  Our expertise in their behaviour, attitudes and choices has enabled us to develop standards, programs and training, and lead policy development. At the centre of our work is the safety of partners, women and children, as by ending men’s violence families can have happier, safer and more fulfilled lives.

Email address hr@ntv.org.au