Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - The Orange Door
The Salvation Army AustraliaAbout the role
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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 (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.
About the role
We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner for The Orange Door Program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality support to victim survivors of family violence, families requiring child wellbeing support, and men who use violence. Through the Screening, Identification and Triage (SIT) function, you will assess risk, identify client needs, and connect individuals and families to the services and supports that promote safety, accountability, and positive outcomes.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent full-time position, based on-site in Morwell, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Levels 5-6 (dependant on qualifications and experience).
How you will make an impact
- Deliver screening, triage, risk assessment, crisis response, service planning, and coordinated referrals to support individuals and families in line with Orange Door practice frameworks and service guidelines
- Assess and prioritise the risks, needs, and safety concerns of victim survivors, children, families, and perpetrators, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Facilitate access to appropriate supports through referrals, service allocations, brokerage applications, and Central Information Point (CIP) requests where required
- Provide interim case support as a lead practitioner or support worker, ensuring client-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally safe service delivery
- Maintain accurate client records within the Orange Door CRM system and actively participate in ongoing training, development, and continuous improvement activities
What you will bring
- 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 Practi
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