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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.
Family violence is complex, urgent and deeply impactful. As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, effective and empowering responses for adult and child victim‑survivors. Your work directly supports rapid crisis intervention, stabilisation after violence, and pathways to long‑term recovery.
As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner in our Brief Intervention team, you will provide targeted, short‑term support to victim‑survivors experiencing or recovering from family violence. You will deliver crisis responses, interim support, outreach in the community and emergency accommodation, and intensive brief interventions for clients with intersecting needs such as housing instability, mental health and AOD concerns.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Fixed-Term Full Time position, contracted until June 2027, based onsite in Windsor, VIC.
Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award – Level 5.
How you will make an impact
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Establish safe, respectful and empowering relationships that uphold the National Family Violence Model of Care
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Provide crisis responses, brief interventions and ongoing assessment from intake through to exit
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Develop and implement collaborative case plans that support stabilisation and safety. Advocate for clients and facilitate access to holistic supports and community connections
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Maintain accurate client records, identify risks, and contribute to service improvement
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Meet key performance indicators and uphold TSA practice standards
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A tertiary qualification in Social Work
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Demonstrated experience in specialist family violence, crisis response or child wellbeing practice
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Strong assessment, prioritisation and time‑management skills.
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Highly developed communication and collaboration capabilities
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Advanced computer skills, including data and record management
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A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
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An Employee Working With Children Check
The Salvos offer a well‑balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
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Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
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Generous paid parental leave purchased leave scheme and professional development opportunities
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Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives and Fitness Passport
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports including Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave
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A purpose‑driven culture grounded in compassion, justice and community impact
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s most trusted charities, dedicated to providing safety, hope and opportunity. We work for justice, build healthy communities and support people experiencing hardship, guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity and Collaboration.
If you’re passionate about creating safety, stability and recovery for victim‑survivors, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your alignment with the role’s requirements. Together, we can create lasting change and build a more inclusive and compassionate community.
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
