Orange Door Senior Practitioner- Brimbank Melton

Western Health; Melton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants

Western Health Learning Academy access

Job summary

Western Health invites applications for a Senior Practitioner at The Orange Door Brimbank Melton to support adults affected by family violence. The role focuses on risk assessment, safety planning and multi‑agency collaboration to promote safety and accountability.

You will manage high‑risk cases, undertake MARAM assessments, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated interventions and high‑quality documentation.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, or community services.
• Minimum three years' experience in the family violence sector.
• Demonstrated ability to engage adults who use family violence and promote accountability.
• Strong knowledge of the MARAM Framework, risk assessment and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with quality case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk cases involving adults who use family violence.
• Complete comprehensive MARAM risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Engage adults who use violence to support accountability and change.
• Collaborate with victim-survivor and multi-agency services to coordinate responses.
• Maintain accurate, timely, high-quality case documentation.

Skills

MARAM knowledge

Risk assessment

Collaborative work

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/counselling/community services

Job description

Orange Door Senior Practitioner- Brimbank Melton

Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

Join Western Health as a Senior Practitioner at The Orange Door, working directly with adults who use family violence and managing complex, high-risk cases. The role involves comprehensive risk assessment, safety planning, coordinated interventions and collaboration with partner agencies to promote safety and accountability.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage complex and high-risk cases involving adults who use family violence.
• Complete comprehensive MARAM risk assessments and develop appropriate risk management plans.
• Engage adults who use violence to support accountability, behaviour change and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with victim-survivor, child wellbeing and community services to coordinate responses.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case documentation in line with legislative and organisational requirements.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, community services or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years' experience working in the family violence sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and high-risk family violence cases.
• Strong knowledge of the MARAM Framework, including risk assessment and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage adults who use family violence and promote accountability and behaviour change.
• Strong case-management, analytical and professional judgement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality case documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and victim-survivor-centred practice.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.

Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.

Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about about making a difference in the community and keeping those at risk of family violence safe, then we'd love to hear from you.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Mark Stephenson (Western Health Orange Door Manager- Brimbank Melton) by emailing ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.