Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

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.

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. We also deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to adults who use family violence so that the risk they pose can be assessed and they are held to account for their behaviour.

Employed by The Salvation Army within The Orange Door network, as a Specialist Family Violence Orange Door Practitioner, you will play a critical role in delivering integrated, high-quality support to individuals and families experiencing family violence across the Inner Gippsland area. Working within a multidisciplinary Orange Door team, you will assess and respond to the needs and risks of victim survivors, children and families, while maintaining a strong focus on perpetrator accountability and behaviour change. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a permanent full-time position, based on-site in Morwell VIC.

How you will make an impact:

• Conduct risk assessments, triage and crisis responses for adults using family violence
• Deliver targeted interventions and coordinated referrals that support behaviour change and accountability
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess risk and develop integrated support plans
• Provide interim case management and support to clients while facilitating access to appropriate services
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning through training, reflective practice and professional development

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.
• Experience working in the family violence sector with an emphasis on adults who use violence is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of the physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioural impact of trauma and abuse
• Knowledge of Family and Domestic Violence including context, principles, philosophies, theories, policies, regulations, and legislation
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence
• A current Employee Working with Children Check

What we offer:

• 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 supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration. At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.