BackOur student placement program is critical to the leadership role CNV plays in the ongoing development of our sector and building workforce capacity in family violence services.
Our goal in providing student placements at CNV is to support the development of students undertaking studies that may lead to family violence and community services work through:
- Supporting student placements within a specialist family violence service.
- Providing supervision training for experienced workers to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting students on placement.
- Developing pathways for transitioning graduates to roles in the specialist field of family violence.
Please note:
- All staff, students and volunteer placements are subject to a satisfactory working with children’s check clearance and a current criminal record history check prior to commencement.
- All students will undergo a pre-placement interview prior to acceptance of a placement position.
- Students undertaking a Bachelor or Master of Social Work are highly regarded.
- CNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities.
For queries, please contact our Student Placement Coordinator on (03) 5430 3000.
Application process
All applicants need to provide a resume and cover letter when applying for a student placement at CNV. For specialist family violence roles, the Minimum Qualifications Pathways and Equivalency Self-Assessment form must be completed. View further information on our Minimum qualifications page here.
Key selection criteria are listed in the position description.
It is important that the information you provide is clear, concise and relevant, so that the selection panel can readily assess your application.
Employment and student placements with CNV are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children check and national police check prior to commencement. If you have lived overseas, you will also need to obtain an international police check.
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Minimum qualifications
New mandatory minimum qualifications apply to specialist family violence practitioners entering the workforce from 1 July 2021.
Job application process
We are committed to providing a clear process for job applicants seeking a career at CNV.
Working at CNV
Our staff do outstanding work, and we’re proud to value them with fantastic conditions and benefits.