Help women and children rebuild their lives after family violence
At The Salvation Army, we believe everyone deserves to live free from violence. Every day, our specialist family violence teams provide vital support to vulnerable women and children escaping domestic and family violence through safe accommodation, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, and recovery-focused support.
This is your opportunity to use your expertise where it matters most, helping victim survivors move from crisis to safety, stability, and hope.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
to join our
Short-Term Refuge Program.
Working within a crisis accommodation setting, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed and intensive case management to women and children experiencing family violence. You will play a critical role in assessing risk, developing safety strategies, coordinating supports, and empowering clients to achieve their goals.
This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about creating meaningful change for victim survivors.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a
permanent full-time
position based
on-site
in Coburg North, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services
(SCHADS) Award Level 5.
How you will make an impact
Deliver specialist family violence crisis case management within a refuge setting
Build trusting, strengths-based relationships with women and children
Conduct comprehensive risk, safety, and needs assessments
Develop and review client-led safety and support plans
Advocate for clients and coordinate referrals across housing, legal, health, and community services




Support women and children to transition from crisis accommodation into longer-term stability and independence
Work in line with the National Family Violence Model of Care and Victorian family violence practice frameworks
What You'll Bring
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate practitioner who can confidently navigate complex situations while maintaining a strong client-centred approach.
Bachelor of Social Work (essential)
Qualifications aligned with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendation 209)
Minimum 3 years' experience in specialist family violence case management, crisis response, refuge services, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, safety planning, and case management with women and children experiencing family violence
Strong understanding of family violence, child wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, and risk management
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Current Employee Working with Children Check
Previous experience working within a refuge or crisis accommodation environment will be highly regarded.
Why Join The Salvation Army?
When you join us, you'll be supported to make a lasting impact while being supported in your own career and wellbeing.
Benefits Include




Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 meal entertainment
12 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
Purchase up to 8 weeks additional leave each year
5 paid days annually to experience and learn from other Salvation Army programs
Access to EAP, wellbeing programs, and Fitness Passport
Ongoing professional supervision, training, and development
A rewarding career with one of Australia's most trusted not-for-profit organisations
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing positive 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 opportunity.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
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 protected 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.
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📌 Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 Melbourne