Fixed-Term Trauma-Informed Family Violence Practitioner

Magistrates' Court of Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Frankston is seeking a Family Violence Applicant Practitioner to provide trauma-informed support to individuals seeking protection through Family Violence Intervention Orders. The role involves assessing safety risks, developing safety plans, and linking clients with specialist services within a multidisciplinary court setting.

You will collaborate with court registrars, prosecutors, legal practitioners and community agencies, reporting to the Court Services

Qualifications

• Experience in family violence, case management, crisis intervention or a related field.
• Strong skills in risk assessment, safety planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act, family violence risk management frameworks and relevant support services.
• Understanding of the impacts of family violence, homelessness, mental health, AOD and related issues.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice with Aboriginal, CALD, LGBTIQA+ and diverse communities.
• Qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support to people seeking protection through Family Violence Intervention Orders.
• Assess immediate safety risks and non-legal needs, develop safety plans, and connect clients with specialist support services.
• Collaborate with court registrars, police prosecutors, legal practitioners, court support services and community agencies.
• Contribute to strengthening the Court's response to family violence by building partnerships and supporting service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Culturally safe practice

Education

Social work degree

Psychology or related field

Job description

Magistrates' Court of Victoria in Frankston is seeking a Family Violence Applicant Practitioner to provide trauma-informed support to individuals seeking protection through Family Violence Intervention Orders. The role involves assessing safety risks, developing safety plans, and linking clients with specialist services within a multidisciplinary court setting.

You will collaborate with court registrars, prosecutors, legal practitioners and community agencies, reporting to the Court Services