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.
Why this role matters
The Strength2Strength Program provides a vital, client centred, and trauma‐informed therapeutic response for victim survivors of family violence. Services are delivered through both outreach and centre‐based sessions, ensuring accessibility, safety and meaningful engagement for every client.
Number Of Positions Available
1
About The Role
As a Family Violence Therapist with Strength2Strength, you'll play a key role in supporting individuals and families impacted by family violence. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering evidence based, trauma informed interventions while contributing to innovative service responses and sector reform.
This max‐term (2 years) part‐time position (30.4 hours per week) contracted until 30 June 2028, is based in Sandringham and Frankston Family Life service centres, VIC. This is a hybrid role involving both outreach and in‐office responsibilities.
Reporting to the Family Life Strength2Strength Team Manager. It's an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of victim‐survivors while growing your clinical expertise within a supportive and mission‐driven environment.
How You Will Make An Impact
* Provide trauma informed therapeutic intervention to victim‐survivors impacted upon by Family Violence.
* Managing a caseload of clients, as well as providing support and assistance to co‐workers on their cases.
* Working flexibly across a range of service delivery sites, including the provision of outreach support to enhance service accessibility.
* Performing other partnership related tasks as required to assist the program in meeting its contractual and compliance obligations.
What You Will Bring
* Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Counselling, Social work and/or equivalent + relevant professional registration and/or equivalent
* Full registration to AHPRA
* Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for victims of Family Violence
* Demonstrated experience in using a variety of evidence-based and trauma-oriented interventions
* Willingness to provide outreach interventions to engage with clients and ensure accessibility
* A valid Employee VIC Working with Children Check
* Current VIC Drivers Licence
What We Offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well‐balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
* Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
* Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
* Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with Health Professional Award Level 4 however, level is negotiable dependent on qualification.
How To Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.
Applications will close
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
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.
Child Safe Organisation and Security
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.
Core Values
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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