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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 Rapid Response Team provides immediate, trauma‑informed support to women, and women with children, who are experiencing or recovering from family violence. Through crisis response, assessment, targeted interventions and coordinated referrals, the team delivers safe, effective and empowering support grounded in a feminist framework.

About the role

As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner in our Rapid Response team, you will be instrumental in increasing safety, wellbeing and recovery for victim‑survivors during critical moments of need. You will deliver high‑quality crisis responses, outreach support and targeted interventions to women and children across community settings, motels and emergency accommodation. You will respond to referrals from The Orange Door, Safe Steps and self‑referrals, providing assessment, service planning and interim support that promotes safety, stabilisation and recovery.

Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Fixed-Term Full Time (negotiable Part-Time 0.8 FTE) onsite role, contracted until June 2027, located in Windsor, Victoria.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award – Level 5.

How you will make an impact





- Build empowering client relationships that uphold self‑determination and align with the National Family Violence Model of Care

- Deliver crisis responses including assessment, safety planning, targeted interventions and immediate support

- Conduct ongoing assessments of client needs, risks and circumstances from intake through to exit

- Develop client‑led case plans with interventions tailored to safety, wellbeing and recovery

- Provide outreach support in community settings and motels, offering interim assistance and stabilisation

- Support access to holistic services including advocacy, referrals and community connections

- Identify and escalate risks to ensure safety for clients, staff and the organisation

What you will bring

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work

- Experience in the family violence sector (desirable)

- Experience in specialist family violence and/or child wellbeing work (highly desirable)

- Demonstrated crisis response capability

- Strong time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously

- Advanced computer and data management skills

- A current Employee Working With Children Check, and Victorian Driver’s Licence

What we offer

Eligible employees can access a meaningful and supportive employment experience, including:

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit

- Generous Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary / secondary carers)





- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) + 5 days paid TSA program experience leave

- Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives and Fitness Passport

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports including Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, Sorry Business & Ceremonial Leave

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Rewarding, purpose‑driven careers that create positive and sustainable social impact

How to apply

Are you ready to be a part of our mission to end family violence? Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter explaining your passion for this work and your alignment with the role requirements. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team. Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work setting 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.

📌 Specialist Family Violence Practitioner - Rapid Response (Windsor)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Windsor