Working with us

About The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

A client-centred organisation established in 1978, we deliver integrated specialist response, early intervention, education and prevention services and programs.

Supporting the Victorian community throughout Barwon, Wimmera, and the South West regions, we offer a specialist range of support services to all people impacted by sexual and family violence, encompassing 24 hour crisis response, case management, therapeutic counselling and group programs, early intervention programs, refuge and housing support, legal services, professional training and primary prevention initiatives. We also provide specialised support for all victims of crime through the Victims Assistance Program for Barwon and the South West.

Working across multiple sites and locations, including co-location within the Barwon Multi-Disciplinary Centre, The Orange Doors in Barwon and the South West, outpost locations and within the locally known service Emma House in Warrnambool, our unique combination of services allows us to respond to those that need us, supporting them throughout their journey toward recovery and resilience, while also educating and working with our communities for gender equality to prevent violence from happening in the first place.

Joining our team

We value our people and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

When you join our organisation, you join a highly skilled, collaborative team, who cares. As you care for our clients, we care for you.

The moment you begin your career with The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre, we invest in your development and wellbeing.

Our organisation offers a number of career pathway options and you will be supported to reach your full potential.

We foster a workplace culture underpinned by a feminist philosophy that is empowering, respectful and inclusive.

We are committed to providing you with access to flexible hybrid working arrangements. We encourage and support flexible working arrangements in the workplace and home.

We support individuals at different stages of their careers with access to the following flexible working options:

• A hybrid work environment
• Flexibility to balance onsite and remote working
• Part time & flexible work hours

Additional benefits include:

• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements
• You will have access to leading specialists and training and development that supports you in your role and in your longer term career journey
• 12 weeks Paid parental leave
• Salary packaging
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Social initiatives
• Positive workplace culture

Career opportunities and how to apply

As we continue to evolve and grow, we have a number of opportunities for passionate, values driven people who are inspired to make a difference.

We appreciate the time you will take to prepare your application. For your application to be considered, you will need to provide a covering letter, resume and a separate document that addresses the key selection criteria of the role outlined in the position description. Applications can be emailed to recruitment@safvcentre.org.au for consideration.