Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
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1ABOUT 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 Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
About the role
As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, this is your opportunity to deliver assessments, individual support, and group programs for men who use family violence while maintaining high-quality documentation and practice standards. A core focus of the role is ensuring the safety of women and children through ongoing risk assessment and coordinated interventions.
The Salvation Army Inner Gippsland Family Violence Integrated Men’s Services (IMS) provides support and intervention to men who have perpetrated family violence. Our response upholds the principle’s found within our Family Violence Model of Care. We offer an integrated service response that includes intake and assessment, case management, Men’s Behaviour Change group work as well as offer support to impacted family members.
Reporting to the Integrated Men's Services Team Leader, this is a permanent, full time position, located in Leongatha, VIC.
Conditions
Salary and compensation are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6.
How you will make an impact
What you will bring
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
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. Together we can build a brighter future.
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible ahead of the 31 March 2026 closing date.
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.
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