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Director, Statewide Practice Excellence [Principal Practitioner]
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Director, Statewide Practice Excellence [Principal Practitioner]
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre —North Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
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Building and Plumbing Commission —Melbourne VIC
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Integration Aide
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Government schools —Melbourne VIC
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Senior Lawyer
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Research Nurse Coordinator
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- Part-time
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Associate to Justice Delany
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Director, Statewide Practice Excellence [Principal Practitioner]

safe steps
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Salary packaging

Qualifications

Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Posted: 02/06/2026

Closing Date: 30/06/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Job Category: Community Services and Development,Executive & Strategic Management

THE ROLE

Safe Steps is looking for a new Director, Statewide Practice Excellence (Principal Practitioner), to join our team in either a full time or part time (0.8 FTE) capacity. This is a senior executive role reporting directly to the CEO. You will lead clinical governance, practice excellence, and sector influence across Safe Steps. This role combines strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and policy influence, ensuring Safe Steps delivers high-quality, evidence-informed responses to victim-survivors of family violence.

ABOUT US

Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.

Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead organisation-wide practice excellence and clinical governance frameworks
Provide expert advice to the CEO, Executive and Board on practice risks and strategy
Oversee clinical supervision and support senior practitioners
Drive continuous improvement through practice reviews and evidence-informed frameworks
Influence sector reform and represent Safe Steps in key forums and partnerships
Contribute to advocacy and policy development aligned with practice insights
Strengthen organisational capability and embed reflective, trauma-informed practice

Desired Skills and Experience

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or similar
Extensive senior experience in family violence or related human services sectors
Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance and evidence-based practice leadership
Strong experience providing clinical supervision and specialist advice
Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and lead strategic initiatives
Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and family violence frameworks
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including Board-level reporting
Commitment to Safe Steps’ values of Integrity, Diversity, and Empowerment
Current Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a National Police Check

Desirable

Experience in a state-wide or multi-site service environment
Previous executive or senior leadership experience
Experience influencing policy, advocacy or sector reform
Advanced qualifications or training in clinical governance or supervision
Established networks across the family violence or human services sector
Experience representing organisations in external forums or government settings

WHY JOIN US?

Executive-level influence in a leading statewide organisation
Flexible working arrangements (0.8–1.0 FTE)
Salary packaging benefits
Opportunity to shape sector-leading practice and system reform
Work in a values-driven organisation committed to safety, equity and inclusion
Be part of Victoria’s only 24/7 statewide family violence response centre
Contribute to a strong culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement

INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!

If this sounds like the role for you then submit your application.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

Your application will NOT be considered unless you provide a cover letter and a Resume.

Safe Steps is an organisation committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, all ages, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with a diversity of experiences.

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