About The Organisation:
The Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) is a leading and innovative specialist Family Violence organisation with a vision of gender and social equality for all.

Our Work Benefits:

• Take advantage of our above award wages and salary package up to $15,860 (tax free).
• Enjoy our generous leave entitlements which includes 5 weeks Annual Leave, Wellness Leave, Cultural Leave, and above award Personal Leave entitlements.
• Access ongoing training, professional skills enhancement, and career development opportunities.
• Develop your leadership skills through our Leadership Development Program.
• Thrive at work by tapping into our workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements and diverse working environment.
• Be supported in your role and wellbeing through our Employment Assistance Program.

About the role:
The Client Support Worker position full-time 38 hours per week 1.0 FTE, on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role sits within our Response and Recovery team in Bendigo and directly supports the Integrated Practice Workers working with victim/survivors of family violence in delivering high-quality, client centred support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Empower Clients - Work alongside Integrated Practice Workers to support adult and child victim/survivors through referrals, housing applications, material aid, and transport coordination.
• Be a Trusted Guide - Engage directly with clients, accompany them to appointments, and help create a welcoming, child-safe environment.
• Keep Things Running Smoothly - Maintain accurate and confidential client records, manage data entry, and support reporting processes.
• Build Strong Connections - Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless support and advocacy.
• Champion Inclusion - Promote CNV’s values of diversity, equity, and cultural safety in every interaction.

Why Join CNV?

• Career Progression - Grow your skills and experience in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Work Options - Enjoy flexible arrangements that support real work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture - Be part of a team that values feminist principles, cultural safety, and diversity.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant VET qualification (e.g., Diploma of Community Services, Youth Work, or Alcohol and Other Drugs). A Social Work qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A foundational understanding of family violence dynamics.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Click here to learn more about how being part of the passionate and fulfilling family violence sector can support your career goals.

Application Process:
To be considered for this role applicants must submit a cover letter and current resume. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children’s check, satisfactory criminal record history check, and the proof of the right to work in Australia prior to commencement.
For more information about this role or the application process, contact People and Culture on 03 5430 3000 and visit our website https://www.cnv.org.au/job-application-process.

Apply as soon as possible.We will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement earlier.

CNV is a child safe organisation.CNV is an equal opportunity employer.