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 prospect.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army delivers specialist family violence services that support women and children experiencing or escaping family violence. Our programs provide safety, recovery pathways, case management, outreach, and integrated partnerships with Child Protection and community agencies. This role ensures
high-quality
,
evidence informed
service delivery that strengthens outcomes for
victim survivors
and enhances sector collaboration.
About the role
As a
Family Violence Team Leader
, this is your opportunity to provide operational leadership across family violence programs, including rapid response, brief intervention, case management, outreach, Flexible Support Packages (FSP), Strength2Strength (S2S), and Child Protection partnership initiatives.
Reporting to the
Program Manager
, this is a
fixed-term full-time
position, contracted until June ****
,
(0.8FTE part-time position negot
iable
), based
in
Windsor
,
Victoria
.
Conditions
Compensation is
in accordance with
SCHADS
Award Level
7
.
How you will make an impact
Oversee
day-to-day
family violence service delivery
, ensuring quality, compliance, and
best practice
interventions.
Provide




professional leadership, supervision, and coaching
to practitioners, fostering capability and reflective practice.
Manage
program operations
, including reporting, budgets, brokerage, risk management, and accreditation requirements.
Build and
maintain
strong partnerships
with government, community agencies, and sector stakeholders.
Lead
continuous improvement
, using data, evaluation, and feedback to strengthen service outcomes.
What you will bring
A tertiary qualification in
Social Work or equivalent
.
Demonstrated experience in
family violence service delivery
, including case management and outreach.
Strong skills in
leadership, supervision, and operational management
.
Well-developed
liaison, negotiation, and communication
skills across service sectors.
Experience working with
trauma
, complex needs, and
high-risk
client presentations.
Proficiency
in
Microsoft Office
and client management systems.
A current
Employee
Working
with
Children Check
A current
Victorian Driver's Licence
.
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employees a
well-balanced
package of meaningful benefits including:
Salary packaging up to
$15,900
tax-free
+
$2,650 meal entertainment
benefit.
Generous paid parental leave and




purchased
leave options.
Flexible 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.
Rewarding,
purpose driven
careers that create positive 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 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 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

📌 Specialist Family Violence Team Leader (Australia)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Australia