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 At The Salvation Army , we stand alongside individuals impacted by family violence, helping them move from crisis to safety, healing and recovery.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our dedicated team delivering life-changing support.
This is your opportunity to work within a leading family violence service, providing trauma-informed, client-centred outreach support that empowers victim-survivors to reclaim safety, independence and hope.
About the role We are seeking a proactive Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to deliver outreach case management support to victim survivors in the community.
Working closely with referrals from The Orange Door , Safe Steps and the No Wrong Door system, you will provide specialist case management services, assessments, crisis response and specialist Family Violence crisis case management services to victim survivors.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full time position, contracted until June ****, based on-site in Sunshine, VIC.
Conditions Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.
$***** – $***** hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.




How you will make an impact Deliver specialist family violence case management from intake through to recovery Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments Develop and implement client-led safety and support plans Provide crisis intervention and practical support Advocate for clients and connect them with housing, legal, financial and community services Build strong, empowering relationships that support self-determination and recovery Monitor outcomes and contribute to continuous service improvement Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team committed to best-practice family violence responses What you will bring Must hold or be 'working towards' an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7 or above qualification in family violence or a related discipline.
AQF Level 7 qualifications include Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master Degrees Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209) Experience working in the family violence sector (desirable) Experience in specialist family violence and/ or child well-being work (highly desirable) Demonstrated case management experience and skills Highly developed time management and work prioritisation skills with an ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision required Advance computer skills including experience in data and record management A Victorian Employee Working with Children Check A current Victorian Driver's Licence What we offer The Salvos offer eligible employee's 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 for primary (12 weeks)

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