Student Placements 

Our 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's in social work are highly regarded.
• CNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer; values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous people, people living with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Keep an eye on this page for 2024 opportunities

For queries please contact our Student Placement Coordinator on (03) 5430 3000.

Application Process

For consideration, applicants will need to provide the following

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Minimum Qualifications Form

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.​​​​​​​

Employment with CNV is subject to a satisfactory Working With Children clearance and criminal record history check prior to commencement of employment. For those who have lived overseas, there is the requirement to obtain an International Police check in addition to a National Police check.