Family Violence Practitioner

• Join a skilled team with strong wellbeing and learning opportunities
• Part-time 38 hrs per fortnight until 30 June 2027, based in Sale
• SCHADS Level 5, $53.43ph + super + salary packaging

About the opportunity

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children experiencing family violence. As a Family Violence Practitioner, you'll provide immediate support, advocacy and case management that empowers families to enhance their safety, wellbeing and recovery. Based in Sale, you'll work collaboratively within a supportive and experienced team environment.

Your impact will include:

• Conducting family violence risk assessments using MARAM.
• Developing safety plans and recovery-focused support strategies.
• Providing advocacy, referrals and practical support to women and their children.
• Working closely with Child Protection, The Orange Door and community services.
• Supporting families to build safer, more stable and nurturing environments.

This is a part-time role working 38 hours per fortnight on a maximum-term contract through to 30 June 2027. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners while contributing to vital family violence services across the Outer Gippsland region.

About the Program

Uniting's Family Violence Case Management Program provides specialist support to women and children impacted by family violence. Through risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and case management, the program supports families to address the impacts of violence and move towards recovery and wellbeing.

Using a child-centred, family-focused approach, the team works alongside families to strengthen safety, build resilience and connect them with the support they need. The program partners closely with key services including Child Protection, Family Safety Victoria and The Orange Door to deliver coordinated responses.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you'll enjoy:

• Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact.
• A 10% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week, where operationally appropriate and part time or full time
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

We're looking for a passionate family violence practitioner who can provide high-quality, client-centred support to women and children experiencing family violence.

You will bring:

• Experience working within family violence services or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of MARAM.
• Knowledge of family violence legislation, risk assessment and safety planning.
• Relevant qualification meeting Family Violence Minimum Qualification Requirements.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and ability to undertake outreach work.

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Minimum Qualification Requirement in line with Victorian Government requirements, applicants must hold a relevant degree qualification in Social Work or a related family violence discipline (AQF Level 7 or above).

Please refer to the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Policy for full details, including alternative experience and qualification pathways.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Mel Amroodt, at mel.amroodt@vt.uniting.org during business hours.

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

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