About the Role
As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Victim Survivor) you will be embedded within the Victoria Police Ballarat Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) providing intense, short‐term, trauma‐informed interventions to individuals and families experiencing family violence. The role is part of the Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A‐FVRM) and works in a real‐time, multi‐disciplinary response that prioritises safety and stabilises crisis.
Conditions
* Full‐time, fixed‐term 12‐month contract based in Ballarat, VIC.
* Compensation in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Level6.
Responsibilities
* Identify and assess immediate family violence risk using MARAM‐aligned frameworks, prioritising the safety of victim survivors and children.
* Conduct intake, triage and dynamic assessments as the first point of contact in a high‐risk policing environment.
* Co‐review incidents with Victoria Police to support coordinated, integrated and timely responses.
* Deliver short‐term case coordination including safety‐focused interventions and escalation of risk concerns.
* Engage men who use violence through respectful, non‐judgemental, trauma‐informed practice that upholds accountability and behaviour change.
* Maintain high‐quality documentation, including risk assessments, case notes and reporting aligned with TSA and legislative requirements.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent aligned with Mandatory Minimum Qualifications (Rec209).
* At least five years of case‐management experience, with family violence experience highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, intersectionality, child development and trauma.
* Ability to work effectively with men who use violence, maintaining boundaries, risk focus and accountability.
* Experience working in multi‐disciplinary, integrated service models.
* A current Employee Working With Children Check.
* A current VIC Drivers Licence.
* Willingness to undergo Victoria Police Security Checks.
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free plus a $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
* Generous paid parental leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers.
* Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience other TSA programs.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, including a Fitness Passport.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity & Child Safety
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity and requires a Working with Children Check for all child‐facing roles and a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for all applicants.
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