Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (SR0130)

Brief Description

Max-term full-time opportunity until 30 April 2027 based in Hastings Salary packaging, gifted leave at Christmas and Easter Competitive above-award salary, SCHADS Level 5 + super

About The Role

The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner is an integral member of the Family Violence team, providing high-quality intensive case management support to women and children who are experiencing or have experienced family violence, including women who choose to remain in a relationship. The role delivers client-centred, trauma-informed support that promotes safety, stability and recovery through a coordinated care team approach.

Working within the MARAM framework, you will undertake comprehensive risk and needs assessments, safety planning and case management for women and children with multiple and complex needs. The role supports clients living in the community, emergency accommodation and transitional housing, and contributes to crisis responses and outreach service delivery.

This position is based in Hastings and includes participation in crisis response, duty rosters and community-based outreach. You will support women and children in a variety of settings, including emergency and transitional accommodation, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality outreach case management services to women and children impacted by family violenceUndertake MARAM comprehensive risk assessments, safety planning and case planningSupport women and children with multiple and complex needs through trauma-informed practiceCoordinate referrals and collaborate with specialist services and community partnersFacilitate a multidisciplinary approach to achieving client goals and outcomesSupport victim survivors living in emergency, transitional and community-based accommodationAdvocate on behalf of clients to access appropriate supports and servicesParticipate in duty and crisis response rostersMaintain accurate case notes, reports and client recordsEngage in team meetings, care team meetings, supervision and professional developmentWork within the MARAM framework and FVISS/CISS information-sharing schemesContribute to a positive, collaborative and client-centred team culture

About You

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related disciplineExperience working within the family violence sectorDemonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive risk and needs assessments and provide outreach case managementStrong understanding of family violence and the ability to apply relevant theoretical frameworks to practiceExperience supporting women and children with complex needs, including trauma, mental health, disability, substance use and parenting challengesAbility to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersStrong report writing, case note and record management skillsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team while also working autonomouslyCommitment to ongoing professional development and contemporary family violence practiceCurrent unrestricted Australian Driver LicenceCurrent Employee Working with Children Check and satisfactory Police CheckExperience working in a fast-paced family violence program and with high-risk clients (highly desirable)

Benefits

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per yearAdditional salary packaging benefits available for meals and entertainment4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata)Up to 100 hours paid study leave (where relevant to role)12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)Additional leave through purchase leave pathwaysEmployee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling serviceEligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

About Us

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion and inequality.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person's individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.

How To Apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.

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Good Shepherd believes in genuine inclusive practice and employment and will therefore offer job customisation to meet the varying needs of diverse candidates.

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We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current Employee Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Check and proof of the right to work in Australia.