This exciting new role, which can be worked from in either the Wimmera or the South West, will work to strengthen MARAM Alignment and Information Sharing within and across prescribed organisations and sectors in the Wimmera and South West. Suited to candidate with a depth of knowledge and experience in embedding MARAM and Information Sharing at the policy and organisational level, and/or a practitioner who has stakeholder and project management skills and is ready to uplift and apply their knowledge and practice of MARAM and Information Sharing at the organisational and systems level.
The role can be worked from in Wimmera or the South West.
The role of the MARAMIS (MARAM and Information Sharing) Specialist Advisor reports to the Principal Strategic Advisor (PSA) and is a key member of the WSWFVP team.
The purpose of the position is to lead delivery of Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management and Information Sharing (MARAMIS) alignment activities with prescribed organisations and services in the Wimmera and South West region.
The project is funded to 30th June 2027 under Family Safety Victoria's MARAMIS Sector Support Program. The Program aims to:
* raise understanding of MARAM alignment amongst organisations
* improve organisational buy-in and compliance with requirements under MARAMIS
* improve embedding of MARAM in organisation governance structures.
The position will work collaboratively with organisations and services and lead and advise on organisational and system-level change management initiatives that contribute to improvements with MARAM Alignment and Information sharing. This position will progress initiatives that contribute to the development of an evidence base for monitoring MARAM alignment progress, support cross-sector consistencies in organisational alignment, support system infrastructure for MARAMIS alignment and target MARAMIS alignment activities for priority sectors.
Key Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in social work, community development and/or a social policy discipline and/or relevant experience.
* Experience in leading organisational change management projects.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework, including FVISS and CISS, and the broader family violence reform environment.
* Demonstrated understanding of family violence including an understanding of issues relating to the gendered nature of family and sexual violence and intersectionality, and family violence in rural, regional and remote communities.
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the preparation of reports and tailoring communications to relevant stakeholders.
* Experience planning, implementing and evaluating projects.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Capacity to exercise initiative as well as to work effectively within a team environment.
* Capacity for occasional travel and work across both the Wimmera and South West.
Desired
* Understanding and/or knowledge of the Wimmera and South West regions
* Current drivers' licence
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in social work, community development and/or a social policy discipline and/or relevant experience
Referees
Applicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2-3 professional referees including the most recent or current supervisor.
Application submission:
Applications to be submitted via the relevant jobs portal or emailed directly to Lou Hurley, WSWFVP Principal Strategic Advisor (PSA) and contact person for the role:
Due date for applications: Friday 16th January pm.
Period of Appointment
This position has a fixed term of 18 months to 30th June 2027.
Hours of Work
* The position is part time. 0.6 EFT.
* Hours will usually be worked during business hours of 9.00am to 5.06 pm between Monday to Friday.
* Flexibility in working hours will be required from time to time as the need arises.
Location
The MARAMIS Alignment Lead Project Worker will be based in the Wimmera or South West region.
The WSWFVP Team have a hybrid working arrangement combining in-office and remote work.
Occasional travel is required.
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