Number of Positions Available:
1
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 delivers specialist family violence responses that prioritise the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and children while holding people who use violence accountable. The Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A
‐
FVRM) is a jointly designed initiative between The Salvation Army and Victoria Police, providing an integrated,
risk
‐
informed
,
whole
‐
of
‐
family
response to
high
‐
risk
family violence. This role is critical in ensuring safe,
high
‐
quality
,
evidence
‐
informed
practice across the
North
‐
West
region.
About the role
As the
Alexis
North
‐
West
Team Leader
, this is your opportunity to provide operational leadership, clinical supervision, and practice oversight for a multidisciplinary team delivering the Alexis Family Violence Response Model. You will guide practitioners working with both victim survivors (VS) and persons using violence (PUV), ensuring
timely
,
risk
‐
informed
responses and strong collaboration with the Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) and sector partners.
Reporting to the
Senior Manager – Integrated Men's Services
, this is
fixed-term full-time
position, contracted for 12 months, based onsite in Sunshine, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is
in accordance with
the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Level 7.
How you will make an impact
Lead service delivery by overseeing
day
‐




to
‐
day
A
‐
FVRM operations, ensuring inclusive,
accessible
and responsive services for
high
‐
risk
clients.
Ensure
evidence
‐
based
practice through robust risk assessment, risk management, safety
planning
and
accountability
‐
focused
interventions.
Provide team leadership & supervision including coaching, reflective practice, performance
management
and practitioner capability development.
Manage risk, safety & quality by monitoring service risks, overseeing incident responses, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strengthen partnerships through collaboration with Police, Courts, Child Protection, housing,
health
and community organisations to support integrated pathways.
What you will bring
Tertiary qualifications in
Social Work, Psychology or equivalent
, aligned with Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners.
Demonstrated experience
leading frontline family violence services
, including supervision and operational management.
Specialist family violence practice capability, including
risk assessment, risk management, safety planning
, and interventions with both VS and PUV.
Strong liaison,
negotiation
and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple service systems.
Experience working with
trauma, complex risk, and
high
‐
pressure
environments
.
Proficiency
in
Microsoft Office
and client management systems.
A current
Working
With
Children Check (Employee)
A current 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 and
purchased
leave options.
Versatile working arrangements where applicable.
Access to
EAP
, wellbeing initiatives, and
Fitness Passport
.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander supports including
Burra
Burra
Network
, Cultural Events, and
Sorry Business & Ceremonial Leave
(up to 10 days).
Ongoing
training and development
opportunities.
A
purpose
‐
driven
career that creates meaningful and sustainable social impact.
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 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 people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W
e 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

📌 Alexis North West Team Leader (Australia)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Australia