Current Vacancies
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We are seeking an experienced Family Violence Practitioner to step into a Team Leader role within The Orange Door Werribee team! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 7 (between $104,866.32 to $109,253.04 plus superannuation).
GenWest (formerly Women’s Health West) is a family violence support service. We deliver programs that support communities to lead safe and healthy lives. We support people based in Melbourne’s west.
The Orange Door service brings together different practices and services, providing a consolidated intake point and whole of family approach. Key aims include increasing the safety and wellbeing of family violence victim survivors and holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour. Specialised training and the opportunity to upskill will be provided.
About the role
We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Team Leader to lead this new and growing team of skilled professionals.
The role will report directly to the Family Violence Home Agency Manager, working closely with The Orange Door Team Leaders, Specialist Family Violence Senior Practitioners and Practitioners to manage the day-to-day coordination and oversight of a specialist family violence team. This will include:
- Recruit, train, coach and mentor new and existing staff across the employee lifecycle.
- Professionally represent GenWest whilst working within a diverse service matrix management model.
- Collaborate with other service partners and provide specialist family violence knowledge.
- Oversee service quality delivery adhering to various policies and procedures.
- Champion, drive and enact GenWest’s organizational purpose, mission, values and culture.
The Team Leader position is available on either a full time or 0.9 EFT basis and paid at GenWest EA Level 7 pay point negotiable dependent on experience (ranges from $104,866.32 - $109,253.04) pro rata EFT + 10% superannuation.
For more information please see the position description below!
Applications for this role will close on 20th April 2023. For further details, please contact recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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We are seeking an experienced finance professional to step into our newly created Procurement & Contract Lead role! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 6.3 to 7.3 (between $96,962.32 to $109,253.04 plus superannuation). This role can be performed full-time or 0.9.
The Procurement & Contract Lead sits within the finance team and is responsible for supporting leadership to achieve organisational strategic goals including financial sustainability, financial risk management, compliance with legal requirements and procurement & contract management.
The purpose of the Procurement & Contract Lead position is to manage the effective and efficient delivery of support services to the wider organisation in delivering its strategic and operational objectives, goals, and targets via the application of procurement & contract strategy and operational best practices. As our Procurement & Contract Lead the ability to partner and lead through communities of practice and external partnership is key to success in this role.
Women, non-binary folk, and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.
Reporting into the Finance Manager, this position is responsible for:
- Management of procurement requisitions, purchase order, invoicing, and closeout.
- Generating standard reporting across the procurement function.
- Undertake approach to markets for procurement including identify vendors, issue Request for Quotations/Proposals/Tender (RFQ/PT), analysis of vendor responses, contract award and post award management.
- Develop, review, and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Manage change orders, claims, and other contract related issues.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve problems concerning contracts, projects, and services.
- Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and leadership, with knowledge of legal and commercial terminology.
- Ability to develop and leverage strong third-party relationships to identify savings and opportunities for GenWest.
- Contribute to the development and achievement of team and organisational goals through regular supervision and participation in professional development activities.
- Contribute to processes that ensure collaboration and integration across and between GenWest programs and services to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- At least five years experience in contract management, sourcing, or a similar procurement role.
- A tertiary qualification, Bachelor of Business or diploma with industry experience is highly desired.
- Sound understanding of procurement and contract principles and business financials.
- Capability to author high quality procurement plans, business reports and other decision-making documents.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to liaise with a diverse range of people including GenWest staff, retail suppliers and other external service representatives.
- Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description found below.
We are actively hiring for this role, applications will close on 19th April 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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We are seeking a Family Violence Practitioner to step into our new Entry Point team! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 5 (between $88,761.92 to $92,773.20 plus superannuation).
The new Entry Point team has been created to receive case management referrals from the Orange Door, self-referrals to GenWest, or secondary consultations from other community services.
The Entry Point team will provide case management services with a brief intervention focus (less than 8-10 hours). This may include providing interim case management services to someone who requires longer term support whilst waiting to be allocated the Case Management team
The Entry Point will also coordinate Information Sharing requests, and subpoenas responses while working with the Crisis Response team, Case Management team and RAMP team to ensure effective internal referral that is focused on clients’ risk profile.
The service provides trauma informed responses to victim survivors through strengths-based case management including family violence information, safe planning review, referral to other services, and supporting the victim survivor to develop a pathway to recovery.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Utilise the MARAM framework to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, needs assessment, and safety planning for victim survivors.
- Working collaboratively with external services utilising relevant information sharing legislation, to ensure quality of risk assessments and risk management practice.
- Provide brief case management including the capacity to hold a case load.
- Determine victim survivor eligibility criteria for the service, including exploring referral pathways, empowering victim survivors by providing them with information and advice in order for them to make informed choices.
- Engage in learning activities to support ongoing professional development.
- Be part of team who are rostered to provide Intake and Triage to clients who are requiring a service, via phone or face-to- face.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description found below.
We are actively hiring for this role. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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Step into our new Facilities/Reception Coordinator role! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 3.4 ($72,124.00) plus superannuation and $15,990 salary sacrificing.
Our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team within our People & Culture team, are responsible for creating a healthy and safe workplace that focuses on the wellbeing and productivity of GenWest employees.
The purpose of the Reception/Facilities Coordinator position is to support the organisation in delivering its strategic and operational objectives, goals, and targets via the application of Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategic and operational best practices. You will provide support and health, safety & wellbeing expertise to all GenWest, as well as oversee our reception staff and facilities management.
You will be responsible for:
- Deliver professional and efficient reception services by managing all initial enquiries, ensuring an appropriate and timely service response to clients experiencing family violence.
- Contribute to effective incoming and outgoing deliveries including donations.
- Emergency Management assistance.
- Manage low-level office management and relevant trades.
- Primary Fleet coordination for Fleet management.
- Oversee the GenWest facilities and equipment.
- Asset management and procurement.
The ideal candidate will have
- Experience within office management/reception.
- High level of attention to detail and organisation.
- Facilities/OHS experience is highly preferred.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description found below!
Applications for this role will close 11th April 2023. For further details, please contact recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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We are seeking a Senior OHS professional to step into our new Health, Safety and Wellbeing Business Partner role! This role will be available on a full-time basis starting at a SHADS Level 6 ($96,962.32 to $109,253.04) plus superannuation and $15,990 salary sacrificing.
We encourage Women, non-binary folk, and First Nations candidates to apply.
Our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team within our People & Culture team, are responsible for creating a healthy and safe workplace that focuses on the wellbeing and productivity of GenWest employees.
The purpose of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner position is to support the organisation in delivering its strategic and operational objectives, goals, and targets via the application of Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategic and operational best practices. As our Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor you will provide support and health, safety & wellbeing expertise to all GenWest.
You will be responsible for:
- Creating and implementing OHS policy and procedure, with a focus on all levels of risk, especially psychosocial risk
- Providing best practice advice to GenWest leaders and employees, ensuring that Workcover and the return-to-work programs are created effectively.
- Facilitate and coordinate hazard identification activities, operational risk assessments & other compliance activities such as audits
- In partnership with the P&C team and key collaborators throughout the organisation, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and implement core P&C projects in line with the P&C annual plan and organisational strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive experience working with OHS, and relevant Cert IV in Health & Safety
- A current Return to Work Coordinator, or willing to conduct training to become one
- A tertiary qualification, bachelor in human resource management or diploma with industry experience is highly desired
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Well-developed data analysis and reporting writing skills.
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work proactively, and autonomously.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the Position Description found below.
Applications for this role will close on 25th April 2023. For further details, please contact recruitment@genwest.org.au
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We are seeking an experienced social worker to step into our Outreach – Senior Case Manager role within our Outreach Team! The salary for this role is a SHADS Level 5 (between $88,761.92 to $92,773.20 plus superannuation).
We are seeking a several Senior Case Managers within our Outreach team, at both part-time and full-time basis. GenWest has a team of outreach Case Managers who work with women and children who are either experiencing an immediate family violence crisis or whose safety is at risk because of family violence. GenWest Case Managers work with women to develop safety strategies and case plans that include housing, legal, health and other assistance to support their long-term safety.
The Outreach Senior Case Manager reports to the Case Management Team Leader and is responsible for providing strengths based and client-focused case management support to women and their children experiencing family violence in the western metropolitan region. A primary focus of this position is to assess the immediate and ongoing risk of family violence to clients and work with them and other agencies to manage that risk. This is achieved through the provision of accessible intake services, undertaking comprehensive risk assessment, developing safety plans, case planning and review, and case closure.
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Provide short and medium-term case management support to women and their children experiencing family violence in the western metropolitan region in accordance with GenWest policy and procedures.
- Participate in the effective delivery of family violence outreach case management services by undertaking and completing administration, reporting and data collection in accordance with funding agreements, legislation or organisation policy and procedures.
- Provide support and secondary consultation and to other GenWest integrated family violence services staff and external service providers to ensure maximum collaboration and enhanced referral pathways.
- Contribute to the development and achievement of team and organisation goals through regular supervision and participation in professional development activities, whilst mentoring and supervising junior professionals.
- Contribute to processes that ensure collaboration and integration across and between GenWest programs and service to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description found below.
GenWest will look to provide additional accessibility supports where possible (please speak to either the recruiting manager or People and Culture representative).
Women, non-binary folk, and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.
We are actively hiring for this role, internal applications will close on 10th April 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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We are seeking an experienced human resources to step into our new Employee Relations Advisor role! This role will be available on a 0.8 to full-time basis on a SHADS Level 6 (between $96,962.32 and $101,250.24) plus superannuation and $15,990 salary sacrificing.
GenWest (formerly Women’s Health West) is a family violence support service. We deliver programs that support communities to lead safe and healthy lives. We support people based in Melbourne’s west. The Employee Relations Advisor role provides HR support to various site locations in the West including Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee and Brimbank.
You will be required to travel to the various locations and will be responsible for supporting line managers to provide client-focused HR support and advice, that aligns and adheres to organisational policies, procedures and legal requirements. This includes award interpretation, policy advice, employee grievance support, and performance management support. This is a 1 year fixed-term contract, reporting into and working alongside the Employee Relations Business Partner.
About the role
You will be responsible for:
- General Employment Advice
- Support the rollout of GenWest people policies and procedures
- Coach managers and team leaders on how to engage, develop, manage, and retain their employees
- Reporting and data requests in alignment with industrial standards
The ideal candidate will possess:
- HR/IR degree or 3+ years equivalent experience
- A good understanding of industrial relations and frameworks
- Strong knowledge and experience in Agreement/Award interpretation
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work proactively, and autonomously
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description found below
Applications for this role will close on 29th March 2023. For further details, please contact recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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We are seeking an experienced Family Violence leader to step into our Home Agency Manager role at The Orange Door Werribee! The salary for this role is $118,263.60 (SHADS Level 8 Point 3) plus superannuation and $15,990 salary sacrificing.
GenWest (formerly Women’s Health West) is a family violence support service. We deliver programs that support communities to lead safe and healthy lives. We support people based in Melbourne’s west.
The Orange Door service brings together different practices and services, providing a consolidated intake point and whole of family approach. Key aims include increasing the safety and wellbeing of family violence victim survivors and holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour.
About the role
The position’s core purpose is to lead the GenWest team at The Orange Door Werribee to ensure the success of essential crisis response and case management services.
This role has a matrixed reporting structure and will be responsible for building and maintaining ongoing relationships across agencies, playing a leading role in the success of the TOD integrated service model.
You will be responsible for:
- Influencing stakeholders holding competing views and priorities and views.
- Negotiating to resolve differences to achieve agreement.
- Provide leadership and guidance based on advanced expertise.
- Briefing high-level stakeholders within own area of expertise, in a variety of forums.
For more information about the responsibilities of this role, please see the position description below.
Applications for this role will close on 21st March 2023. Send your application to recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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About The Orange Door
The Orange Door service brings together different practices and services, providing a consolidated intake point and whole of family approach. Key aims include increasing the safety and wellbeing of family violence victim survivors and holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour. Specialised training and the opportunity to upskill will be provided.
About the role
We are seeking Specialist Family Violence Senior Practitioners to join our growing team of skilled professionals at our new Werribee hub. The role will report directly to an The Orange Door Team Leader and work closely with the Specialist Family Violence Practitioners. Specialist Family Violence Senior Practitioners are responsible for triaging referrals, conducting family violence risk assessments and safety planning as well as mentoring Practitioners and providing secondary consultation to professional services.
This role is available on either a full time or part time (0.9 EFT) basis and paid at GenWest EA Level 6 pay point dependent on experience (ranges from $96,962.32- $99,096.40) pro rata EFT + 10.5% superannuation + $15,990 salary sacrificing.
Why GenWest?
- Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, lifechanging impact to our most vulnerable women and children in the community.
- An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation! Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West.
- Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way!
- As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access to various specialties within family violence.
- Work in a state of the art, newly built and opened, purpose built office space, that caters to walk-in victim survivors and their families!
For more information please see the position description located below.
Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au.
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About The Orange Door
The Orange Door service brings together different practices and services, providing a consolidated intake point and whole of family approach. Key aims include increasing the safety and wellbeing of family violence victim survivors and holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour. Specialised training and the opportunity to upskill will be provided.
About the role
We are seeking Specialist Family Violence Senior Practitioners to join our growing team of skilled professionals at our new Werribee hub. The role will report directly to an The Orange Door Team Leader and work closely with the Specialist Family Violence Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for undertaking family violence risk assessments, safety planning and providing referral pathways using a client centred approach.
This role is available on either a full time or part time (0.9 EFT) basis and paid at GenWest EA Level 6 pay point dependent on experience (ranges from $83,486.00 - $92,773.20) pro rata EFT + 10.5% superannuation + $15,990 salary sacrificing.
Why GenWest?
- Work within an organisation that makes a fundamental, lifechanging impact to our most vulnerable women and children in the community.
- An opportunity to join our rapidly growing organisation! Join our community and be part of raising awareness and education in gender equity, leading change and inspiring others within Melbourne's West.
- Learning and development opportunities within GenWest to grow your career, as well as continual mentoring and education every step of the way!
- As part of The Orange Door integrated model, you will thrive with opportunities for career growth and expansion in the industry, as you gain access to various specialties within family violence.
- Work in a state of the art, newly built and opened, purpose built office space, that caters to walk-in victim survivors and their families!
For more information, please see the position description located below!
Should you have any questions or queries, please email recruitment@genwest.org.au.
Tips For Applicants
- Please direct any queries to recruitment@genwest.org.au.
- Answer each key selection criteria separately. Please note that your response doesn’t have to be too long. A few sentences (or up to 300 words) is enough.
- Take a look at each key selection criteria and write a few sentences about why you think you are (or would be) good at the activity described.
- Write a few more sentences to give an example of how you have demonstrated this ability in the past. You can consider skills and experiences you have gained through work, school/study or in your day-to-day life.
- It is important to notice that the key selection criteria are asking about ability, not just experience, so even if you haven’t done exactly what is described, you can tell us why you think you would be good at that activity.
- For the question about GenWest’s values (key selection criteria 1) take a look at the explanation of our values at the top the position description. You can write what you think about all of them or decide which one you relate to the most and let us know why.
- Add in anything about you that you think would help you to do this job well. Including any of the key professional and personal attributes we have mentioned above.
- If you have any questions, get in touch! We would be happy to hear from you and to assist.
We are a child safe organisation, and employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a national Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check.
Benefits available to GenWest employees:
- Salary sacrificing
- Flexible working hours
- Cultural leave
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Superannuation paid on parental leave
- Purchased leave
- Collaborative working culture
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
