Adolescent Family Violence Practitioner

Peninsula Health; Frankston; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Exclusive discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education and training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Peninsula Health in Frankston seeks an Adolescent Family Violence Practitioner (Fixed Term Part Time) to deliver AVITH interventions for youths and families. The role applies trauma-informed, youth development approaches to establish safety and reduce harm.

Required are a relevant degree and experience in case management with adolescents, risk assessments, and inter-agency collaboration. The position offers opportunities for professional development within Bayside Health's expanded network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Social Science or related field.
• Qualifications align with Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner.
• Experience with adolescent and family work, and inter-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide Adolescent Family Violence In The Home (AVITH) interventions using family systems and trauma-informed approach.
• Engage young people and families to establish safety and reduce harm from trauma and violence.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning using MARAM frameworks; may use AUFV.
• Work flexibly across outreach and office settings to reduce risk, with defusing and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to support clients.

Skills

Case management

Inter-agency collaboration

Group work

Risk assessments

Safety planning

Education

Social Work/Psychology/Social Science degree

Job description

Job Title: Adolescent Family Violence Practitioner

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time

Job Location: Frankston

Job Description:

• Fixed Term Part Time until June 2027, 60.8 hours per fortnight
• Locate d in Frankston
• Classification: Community Development Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - 11 (XV10 - ON14*) or Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - 4 (SC21 - SC24*) plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Keeping Families Safe Practitioner provides specialist Adolescent Family Violence In The Home (AVITH) interventions for young people and their families using a family systems, trauma informed and youth development approach. This important role provides flexibility for you to use your skills and experience to engage young people and their families to establish safety and reduce the harm associated with trauma and violence.

Skills & Experience Required

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Social Science or related fields
• Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
• Demonstrated skills and experience in case management with adolescents and adults, individual and/or family work, care team participation and inter-agency collaboration
• Demonstrated skills and experience in facilitating group work desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work well with adolescents and their families in relation to elevated risk and/or harm, including the use of family violence
• Experience in completing risk assessments and safety planning with clients using the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Frameworks and tools, including Adult’s Using Family Violence (AUFV) desirable
• Demonstrated experience in both outreach and office-based work with adolescents and their families to reduce risk and/or harm, using defusing, self-management and reflective practice
• Strong understanding of current research-based knowledge of adolescent development, including emerging issues of concern for adolescents and recommended therapeutic practice approaches
• High level verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in all professional relationships

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information, please contact Team Leader Ali La Rocca, [e-mail] or Program Manager Kara Hanson on 0466 636 539.

The role ceases advertising on 28 October 2026.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.