Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

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’s West Family Violence Services support women and children experiencing or recovering from family violence. Our work is grounded in feminist principles, trauma‑informed practice, and a commitment to increasing safety, empowerment, and long‑term wellbeing for victim‑survivors. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high‑quality, safe, and effective family violence responses across our programs. 

About the role 

As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, this is your opportunity to provide specialist practice leadership across West Family Violence Services, ensuring high‑quality, safe, and consistent responses for women and children experiencing family violence. You will lead risk assessment, risk management, case planning, and support practitioners managing complex cases. 

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full‑time position, contracted until June 2027, based onsite in Sunshine, VIC. 

Conditions 

Compensation is in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Level 6. 

How you will make an impact 

• Provide specialist leadership and mentoring to practitioners managing complex family violence cases
• Hold a small caseload of high‑risk clients, including RAMP referrals, using contemporary family violence frameworks
• Deliver reflective practice supervision to practitioners and Social Work students
• Support induction, capability development, and ongoing practice improvement across the team
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery

What you will bring 

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent, supported by extensive family violence sector experience
• Demonstrated experience leading family violence practice within complex service environments
• Strong understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, risk assessment, risk management, and trauma‑informed practice
• Experience in case management, safety planning, and supporting practitioners with complex client presentations  
• Well‑developed written, verbal, and IT communication skills
• A current Working With Children Check and  Victorian Driver’s Licence

What we offer 

The Salvos offer a meaningful and supportive workplace with 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 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

How to apply 

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.  

Together, we can build a safer and more empowered future for women and children. 

Applications will close once a successful candidate has been secured.

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 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.