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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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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
As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, you will provide outreach case management support to adult and child victim-survivors experiencing family violence. The role includes assessment, crisis response, and ongoing support, helping victim-survivors access safety, recovery, and wellbeing outcomes.
Working from a feminist, trauma-informed framework, you will deliver high-quality family violence and child wellbeing responses that empower victim-survivors and enhance their safety.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until June 2028, based in Windsor, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Level 5.
$53.43 – $55.85 hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.
How you will make an impact
What you will bring
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
How to apply
Are you ready to be a part of our mission to end Family Violence?
Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter explaining your passion for this work and your alignment with the role requirements.
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. We 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