Specialist Family Violence Case Manager (SR****)
Specialist Family Violence Case Manager (SR****)
Make a meaningful difference by supporting women and young people impacted by family violence to achieve safety, stability and recovery.
About the Role
Permanent
Hours
Full time / 1.0 FTE
Location
2% above SCHADS 5.1 / $107,****** + Super
Why you'll love this role
Support women and young people experiencing family violence through crisis and recovery.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with opportunities to grow your practice.
Make a lasting impact by supporting safety, stability and positive pathways forward.
What you'll be doing
Deliver specialist, trauma-informed family violence support to women and young people experiencing crisis.
Assess risk and safety needs and develop responsive safety and support plans with clients.
Provide intensive case management that supports safety, recovery, stability and greater independence.
Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal and external services to provide holistic, client-centred support.
Advocate for clients to access the services, resources and supports they need to achieve positive outcomes.
What you'll bring
Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, community services or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience supporting women and young people impacted by family violence, including complex or high‐risk situations.
Strong knowledge of family violence risk assessment, safety planning, trauma‐informed practice and case management.
Strong communication and relationship‐building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with services and stakeholders.
Commitment to inclusive, culturally safe, strengths‐based and person‐centred practice.
Ideally, you'll also have
Experience working within specialist family violence, refuge,



crisis accommodation or related community services.
Flexibility to work responsively within a refuge and accommodation environment and meet the practical requirements of the role.
Why work with us?
Salary packaging - up to $15,900 in tax‐free pay per year, plus entertainment up to $2,650
4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)
Additional leave through purchase leave pathways
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program
About Positive Shepherd
At Good Shepherd, we work towards a more equitable future where women, girls and families can thrive. Through services that support financial wellbeing, family safety, education and community connection, we help people build secure, fulfilling lives. Alongside our direct services, we advocate for lasting social change and address the underlying causes of disadvantage. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to belong.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person's individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER ****
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📌 Specialist Family Violence Case Manager (Sr0138) (Melbourne)
🏢 Good Shepherd
📍 Melbourne