Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Family violence
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ9779AUGUST2026
What you will do
As victim support worker, you will provide support through the Victims of Crime Helpline.
You will help people understand their options and connect with the right services.
You will:
About you
You need a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that meets the mandatory requirements for specialist family violence workers. You must also have completed MARAM training, including risk assessment and identifying the predominant aggressor.
You should have at least two years of paid experience in family violence or victim support. Experience with male victims of family violence is preferred but not essential.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jess Sutherland at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impact ed by our work.