Victims Support Practitioner

• Work with Victims of Violent Crime.8 EFT fixed term to June 20 2028
• Make a difference to vulnerable people experiencing the criminal justice system.
• Immerse yourself in a fast paced vibrant passionate environment

The Program:

The Victims Assistance Program aims to assist victims to effectively manage the damaging consequences of violent crime and to minimise the secondary victimisation sometimes associated with involvement in criminal justice system. Provide psychological first aid information referral casework and advocacy and case management services to victims of violent crime.

As a Victim Support Practitioner you will

• Provide high quality case management services to victims of violent crime.
• Complete telephone based or face to face Intake and Assessment for Victims of Violent Crime.
• Provide psychological first aid information and advocacy practical supports and referral to specialised services within your case management/intake worker role.
• Ensure our services meet the practical emotional and psychological needs of the victim.
• Prepare and provide information and assistance to clients to navigate the criminal justice system.
• Liaise with other service providers in relation to individual clients to ensure the appropriate supports and referral pathways are in place.
• Promote the Victims Assistance Program (VAP) to other organisations and the communities in which we work through participating in community education activities that promote and inform others about VAP.
• Support processes and partnerships with other organisations particularly the police to improve coordination of care.
• Write file notes and reports in line with policy procedure or program requirements maintain security of files assist in the regular accurate and relevant collection and updating of documentation data and statistics.

Make A Move:

• A salary starting at around $105557 at full time plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• This position can be based across any of our Loddon Mallee Region offices in Bendigo Swan Hill Mildura Echuca or Kyneton.

Ready to take the next step:

Click apply via the internal careers page and then submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal.

To discuss the role please reach out to Danielle McManus onor email

For further information please read the position description here:Practitioner Victims Support PD COMS VAP E AW

The closing date for applications is 22nd July 2026however we will review applications as they come in and may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found so please do not delay.

Additional screening processes including National Name Check Fingerprint Records Search and VicPol misconduct screening will be conducted as part of the authorisation process for employment within the VAP co-location project.