Family Violence Advisor

Date: 16 Jun 2026

Location

Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630

Company

Goulburn Valley Health

Reference Number: 2726

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part - Time until 11/12/2026 (Parental Leave)

Hours per Fortnight: 56

Classification: Community Development Worker Class 3, Years 1 - 4 (YA55 - PW61)

Location: Graham Street

Closing date: 30/06/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa Metcalf on ***email_hidden***

About GV Health – Mental Health Services

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra

Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

About the role

The Specialist Family Violence Advisor in Mental Health will work across all Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Program areas to support the provision of an enhanced response to family violence. The role will support capacity building within the mental health sector through providing specialist family violence expertise and advice on recognising and responding to family violence and play a leading role in supporting and strengthening networks and collaborations between services and across relevant sectors.

The successful candidate will have

The field of social and community services including Social Work, Welfare Work or Youth Work, or

Community Development Work with a post-secondary qualification in Community Work, Community Education

Demonstrated experince supporting workforce capability around identifying and responding to family violence with extensive knowledge and experience of risk assessment frameworks and the Best Interests Case Practice Model, in the context of family violence

Experience in inter-agency liaison, consultation and building partnerships with key stakeholders and relevant service sectors, particularly effective negotiation and problem solving in a multidisciplinary environment

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community

Generous salary packaging , subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals

A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones

Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts

Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.