Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
The Salvation Army AustraliaAbout the role
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (TSA) Supported Accommodation and After-Hours Crisis Response Services works with adult and child victim survivors who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. The program provides a welcoming and accessible environment that is safe and supportive to individual needs.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to deliver assessments, crisis response and specialist Family Violence crisis case management services to victim survivors.
The role also includes working with individuals and families intensively to provide support to move through the crisis program to safe and longer-term accommodation.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until July 2027, based on-site in Sunshine, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.
You will successfully
- Establish effective relationships with clients that encourage self-determination and participation and uphold the principles of the National Family Violence Model of Care
- Make ongoing assessment of the victim survivor’s issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
- Develop individual case plans in collaboration with victim survivors and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
- Assist victim survivors to access holistic support services and establish community connections, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers
You will have
- Must hold or be ‘working towards’ an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7 or above qualification in family violence or a related discipline. AQF Level 7 qualifications include Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master Degrees
- Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
- Experience working in the family violence sector (desirable)
- Experience in specialist family violence and/ or child well-being work (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated case management experience and skills
- Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required
- Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management
- A Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
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