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Help Break the Cycle of Family Violence and Create Safer Futures Are you an experienced family violence practitioner who is passionate about supporting behaviour change, holding men accountable for their use of violence, and improving safety outcomes for women and children?
Join The Salvation Army's Integrated Men's Services (IMS) team and play a critical role in delivering specialist interventions that support lasting change and safer communities.
About the role The Salvation Army Integrated Men's Services (IMS ) provides specialist intervention and support to men who have used family violence across Bass Coast and South Gippsland.
The service delivers an integrated response that includes intake and assessment, Men's Case Management, Men's Behaviour Change group work, post-participation support, and support for impacted family members.
Through a person-centred and accountable approach, the service aims to reduce the risk of future violence, support positive behaviour change, and improve safety outcomes for women, children and families.
As a Senior Family Violence Practitioner, you will provide specialist assessment, intervention and support to men who use family violence,



while working collaboratively with the broader service system to assess and manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of women and children.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full-time position contracted for 12 months , based on-site in Leongatha, VIC.
Conditions Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 6.
$***** – $***** hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.
How you will make an impact Complete comprehensive intake, assessment and risk management processes for men who have used family violence Provide case management, individual interventions and ongoing case coordination to support engagement, accountability and behaviour change Co-facilitate face-to-face and online Men's Behaviour Change Programs, including after-hours group facilitation Conduct ongoing risk assessment, safety planning and intervention planning in collaboration with relevant services to enhance the safety of victim survivors Provide post-participation support to men transitioning from Men's Behaviour Change Programs Maintain accurate, timely and professional documentation in accordance with program, organisational and legislative requirements Deliver high-quality services in compliance with relevant legislation, service standards, funding agreements and contractual requirements What You'll Bring Essential Tertiary qualification in Social Work,



Psychology or a related discipline that meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners (Recommendation 209) Minimum two years' experience working in family violence services Demonstrated case management experience Strong understanding of the complexities associated with working with men who use violence Sound knowledge of family violence risk assessment and intervention practices Excellent communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills A Current Employee Working with Children Check A Current Victorian Driver's Licence Ability to work from a private and confidential space when facilitating online Men's Behaviour Change Programs Highly Regarded Experience facilitating Men's Behaviour Change Programs Knowledge of MARAM, FVISS and CISS frameworks Understanding of the gendered drivers of family violence Experience working within integrated and multidisciplinary service systems Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice approaches You will be someone who: Is committed to ending family violence and enhancing victim survivor safety Can engage men respectfully while maintaining accountability and avoiding collusion Demonstrates resilience, sound judgement and reflective practice Builds strong partnerships and collaborative relationships Respects diversity and delivers culturally responsive services Brings professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to social justice 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)

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