Family Violence Intake & Assessment Specialist

Good Shepherd; Hastings; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per tax

Leave at Christmas and Easter

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is hiring a Family Violence Intake and Assessment Practitioner in Hastings, VIC. You will conduct screening, triage and risk/needs assessments, delivering crisis responses and coordinated support through The Orange Door.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide client-centered advocacy, and maintain compliant records under FVISS. Generous salary packaging and additional leave are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline.
• Experience across family violence, family services, child protection or related communities.
• Understanding of risk, child wellbeing and Best Interest Principles.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary practice with risk assessment.
• Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver screening, triage, risk and needs assessments and service planning.
• Provide targeted interventions and referrals to specialist and community services.
• Collaborate within the Orange Door multidisciplinary team for coordinated responses.
• Assist clients to navigate the broader service system with advocacy and practical help.
• Maintain accurate client records in line with FVISS and privacy requirements.
• Contribute to reflective practice and knowledge sharing across The Orange Door and Good Shepherd.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology

Tools

FVISS system

Job description

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is hiring a Family Violence Intake and Assessment Practitioner in Hastings, VIC. You will conduct screening, triage and risk/needs assessments, delivering crisis responses and coordinated support through The Orange Door.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide client-centered advocacy, and maintain compliant records under FVISS. Generous salary packaging and additional leave are offered.