Job Description
Posting Start Date: 26/08/2026
Req ID: 6142
Job Title: Adolescent Family Violence Practitioner
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Fixed Term Part Time until June 2027, 60.8 hours per fortnight
Locate d in Frankston
Classification: Community Development Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - 11 (XV10 - ON14*) or Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - 4 (SC21 - SC24*) plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Keeping Families Safe Practitioner provides specialist Adolescent Family Violence In The Home (AVITH) interventions for young people and their families using a family systems, trauma informed and youth development approach. This important role provides flexibility for you to use your skills and experience to engage young people and their families to establish safety and reduce the harm associated with trauma and violence.
Please click here to see the Position Description.
Skills & Experience Required
Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Social Science or related fields
Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
Demonstrated skills and experience in case management with adolescents and adults, individual and/or family work, care team participation and inter-agency collaboration
Demonstrated skills and experience in facilitating group work desirable
Demonstrated ability to work well with adolescents and their families in relation to elevated risk and/or harm, including the use of family violence
Experience in completing risk assessments and safety planning with clients using the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Frameworks and tools, including Adult’s Using Family Violence (AUFV) desirable
Demonstrated experience in both outreach and office-based work with adolescents and their families to reduce risk and/or harm, using defusing, self-management and reflective practice
Strong understanding of current research-based knowledge of adolescent development, including emerging issues of concern for adolescents and recommended therapeutic practice approaches
High level verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in all professional
relationships
Benefits
Step into state-of-the-art facilities
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information, please contact Jess Hall Team Leader on 0466 952 562 or Program Manager Kara Hanson on 0466 636 539.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at
[email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).
The role ceases advertising on 9 September 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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