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.
About the Role
We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to provide compassionate, trauma-informed case management to women and children who are experiencing or have experienced family violence.
Working both place-based and via outreach, your work will span intake, assessment, crisis response and ongoing support. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, secure and effective responses that uphold the dignity and self-determination of service users through a feminist, client-centred approach.
Responsibilities
- Build respectful, empowering relationships with clients supporting self-determination and engagement.
- Deliver case management aligned with The Salvation Army’s practice standards and the National Family Violence Model of Care.
- Complete ongoing assessments from intake to exit identifying needs, risks, and strengths.
- Develop and implement individual case plans in partnership with clients to address their unique goals and circumstances.
- Facilitate access to wrap-around support services, advocacy, and community connections.
- Regularly monitor progress and outcomes adapting plans to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
Requirements
- A degree in Social Work, Community Development or a related field (essential).
- Experience in family violence and/or child wellbeing work (highly desirable).
- Strong case management skills and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management and organisational capabilities.
- A commitment to feminist practice and empowering vulnerable populations.
- A current QLD Driver Licence.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
What We Offer
- NFP salary packaging ($15, 900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2, 650).
- Flexible working conditions.
- Health, fitness and financial discounts.
- Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity.
- Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes.
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
- Opportunity for career development.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
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.
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📌 Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 Noosa Shire