Specialist Family Violence Practitioner 

Job Description

Why this role truly matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.

Through safe accommodation, trauma-informed counselling, specialist case management, and practical support, we create the conditions for safety, healing and long‑term stability for victim survivors of family and domestic violence

.

About the ro

leAs a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner for our Short Term Refuge program, you will provide expert, trauma‑informed crisis case management to women and children experiencing family violence during their refuge sta

y.

This role suits an experienced practitioner skilled in family violence, child safety, risk assessment and systems navigation, working intensively to manage immediate risk, strengthen safety, and support transitions to stable, long‑term housing and supports in line with National Family Violence Model of Care and Victorian practice framewor

ks.

This is a permanent full-time position, where you will be supported by an experienced Team Leader, based in Coburg North, Victo

ria.

How you will make an i

• mpactBuild strong, respectful and empowering relationships that centre the voice, safety and self‑determination of women and chi
• ldrenDeliver specialist family violence crisis case management within a short‑term refuge enviro
• nmentConduct comprehensive and ongoing risk, needs and safety assessments for adult and child victim surv
• ivorsCo‑develop and implement client‑led case plans, supporting progress toward safety, stability and indepen
• denceProvide advocacy and coordinated referrals across housing, legal, health and community ser

vices

Abo

ut youYou are an experienced, motivated practitioner who is confident working in high‑risk, high‑impact environments. You bring professional judgement, empathy, and resilience. You believe in the right for those impacted to live free from violence. Your experience working within refuge or crisis accommodation settings will be highly reg

arded.

You wil

• l bringTertiary qualification in Social Work (ess
• ential)Qualifications aligned with Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendati
• on 209)Demonstrated experience in family violence case management, crisis response and/or child we
• llbeingStrong assessment, case planning and risk management
• skillsAbility to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplina
• ry teamExceptional time management, prioritisation and professional documentation
• skillsA current Victorian Driver's Licence and an Employee Working with Childre

n Check

What

we offerAt The Salvos, we know that sustainable impact starts with supporting our people. W

• e offer:Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax‑free + $2,650 meal enter
• tainmentGenerous paid parental leave (12 weeks primary & secondary
• carers)Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks p
• er year)5 paid days annually to experience other Salvation Army
• programsAccess to EAP, wellbeing initiatives and Fitness
• PassportOngoing training, supervision and professional dev
• elopmentA genuinely rewarding, purpose‑driven career where your expertise chang

es lives

C

onditionsRemuneration will be in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award -

Level 5.

Ho

w to applyIf you are an experienced family violence practitioner ready to use your skills where they matter most, we would love to hear

from you.Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining how your experience aligns with

this role.

Together, we can create safety, hope and last

ing change.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate i

s appointed.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isl

ander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National

Police Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and

Collaboration.