About the job

Job Description

Location: North West Region

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Salary: $74,580 - $90,558

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/526989A

Job posted: 18/03/2024

Closes: 03/04/2024

Occupation: Community Services

Classification: VPSG3

Job duration: Not provided

Contact: Kellie Downes | 1800290943 kellie.downes@familysafety.vic.gov.au

Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/526989A

Occupation: Community Services

Salary Range: $74,580 - $90,558

Work location: North West Region

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .

If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

Are you

• Committed to providing high quality service delivery to clients?
• Able to communicate sensitively and effectively in complex and challenging situations?
• A high performing team player with a collaborative approach?

The Client Support Officer provides a first point of contact for people accessing the services of The Orange Door (Support and Safety Hub). Operating within the Hub Support Team, the Client Support Officer will respond to face-to-face, electronic and telephone enquiries from members of the public and partner agencies, providing responsive and timely advice and connections to services. The position will work closely with the Hub workforce to address client needs at first contact and provide tailored responses to client enquiries.The ability to respond effectively and inclusively to clients accessing the services of the Hub, and to demonstrate honesty and integrity in all interactions, underpins success in this role.

Accountabilities Include

• Support the Hub Manager and broader Hub workforce in delivering client-focused objectives as aligned with strategic policy directions for Family Safety Victoria.
• Competently and sensitively prioritise tasks to provide optimal service delivery to clients.
• Exercise advanced interpersonal communication skills in response to diverse presentations of client needs, including sensitivity to changes in behavioural presentation and indicators of risk and aggression.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION

The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

How To Apply

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.