Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Full-time | Darwin, NT | SCHADS Award - Level 5

Full-time | Darwin and Palmerston, NT | SCHADS Award - Level 5

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army's Family Violence Services in the Northern Territory supports adults and children who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. Our teams provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that is responsive to individual needs and grounded in a feminist, trauma informed practice framework. We walk alongside women and children as they seek safety, stability and recovery, ensuring our services are culturally sensitive, empowering and accessible to all. Every interaction is an opportunity to restore dignity, rebuild confidence and create pathways toward a safer future.

About the role

We are seeking two passionate Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to join our NT Family Violence Services. One role is based within our refuge and the second works across both refuges and outreach offices to meet service demand. These permanent, full-time opportunities offer the chance to make a meaningful difference in moments of crisis and change. You will deliver robust assessments, crisis response and specialist case management to victim survivors, supporting them to rebuild safety, confidence and connection.

You will work across refuge, outreach and intake functions, providing high quality, safe and effective family violence and child wellbeing responses. Your practice will empower women and children, strengthen community connections and ensure continuity of service through team-oriented, culturally responsive support. This is a role where your compassion, resilience and advocacy can genuinely transform lives.

These permanent full-time positions within the Family Violence Service, reporting to the Team Leaders. Pay is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 5.

How you will make an impact





- Building strong relationships that promote self-determination and empowerment
- Delivering specialist case management aligned with TSA's Family Violence Model of Care
- Completing ongoing assessments and developing collaborative, goal focused case plans
- Supporting clients to access services and strengthen community connections
- Monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needs change
- Maintaining accurate case notes and data using TSA systems
- Identifying and escalating risks to ensure safety
- Contributing to daily refuge operations including client support, unit preparation and general site tasks
- Participating in supervision and collaborative team processes
- Creating a culturally safe environment for women and children

What you will bring

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work
- Experience in family violence or child wellbeing work
- Demonstrated ability to deliver trauma informed, client centred support
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly when working with Aboriginal women
- Excellent time management and confidence working autonomously
- Strong written and digital record keeping skills
- Integrity, resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Working with children check
- NT Driver's Licence
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

What we offer

- NFP salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free
- Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 tax free
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts




- Discounted health and fitness programs
- Up to 8 weeks of purchased leave per year
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 5 days paid leave to support TSA programs
- A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate team members
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children

About us

The Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and prospect.

How to apply

If you are committed to supporting women experiencing family violence and want to be part of a team that creates safety, dignity and hope, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is 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 National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

📌 Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Darwin)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Darwin