Family Violence Advocate – Eastern Community Legal Centre – VIC

The Family Violence Advocate – Family Violence Initiatives will engage in integrated practice with the Family Violence Initiatives community lawyers as required to provide advocacy, safety planning and support to women experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence. Using a trauma informed and strength’s-based approach, the Family Violence Advocate – Family Violence Initiatives will undertake comprehensive risk assessments and support a client’s engagement with her legal options and the legal system in seeking safety for herself and her children. As part of the Family Violence Initiatives team, the Family Violence Advocate – Family Violence Initiatives will primarily work within the Mabels and WELS programs whilst providing support to the SAGE program as needed.

How to apply

Please click Apply and provide:

  • a cover letter
  • your CV
  • responses to the key selection criteria contained in the position description

Applications must clearly address the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.