The Department of Education, Mallee Area has the following positon available:
Respectful Relationships Liaison Officer - (Senior Program Advisor)
VPS 5 - Ongoing - Full Time
Location Mildura or Swan Hill
The Respectful Relationships Liaison Officer will work as part of multidisciplinary team(s) in the local area, supporting schools and networks to prevent and respond to children and young people and staff witnessing or experiencing violence.
This role will include providing advice about evidence-based approaches and interventions, coordination of response, liaison with specialist services as well as working to embed systematic approaches and integrated processes in schools for effective family violence response and referrals.
Interested applicants should possess a degree in the human service sector, and or education, with experience of at least 5 years in a relevant field of practice.
Key capabilities include strong knowledge of the family violence sector and iniatives to reduce family violence, strong project management skills, and a values driven approach that alligns with Victorian Pulic Sector values (responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights) that demonstrate collaborate practices and cultivate authentic working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Please submit a letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the key selection criteria within the position description, along with a current resume, and name of 2 referees. One of your referee's should be your current supervisor.
Applicants who would like a confidential conversation about the position, are encouraged to contact the hiring manager, Catherine Murphy - ***************@education.vic.gov.au or 0417 077 ***.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 06 October 2025.