Senior Family Violence Practitioner – Person Using Violence

The Salvation Army (SA) Property Trust atf Social Work; Frankston; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑srt

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave

EAP and health initiatives

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Person Using Violence) to join the Integrated Men’s Services team in Prahran, Victoria. This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on risk assessment, accountability, and coordinated responses to family violence within a multi-agency framework.

Based at the Prahran Police Station, the role supports victim survivor safety and child wellbeing, reporting to the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline aligned with requirements.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in case management.
• Strong risk assessment and management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, triage and comprehensive family violence risk assessments.
• Engage with victims, children and families to coordinate safety responses.
• Collaborate with Victoria Police and partner agencies for coordinated interventions.
• Deliver short-term case management and safety-focused support.
• Work with persons using violence to promote accountability and behaviour change.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Coordination

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Person Using Violence) to join the Integrated Men’s Services team in Prahran, Victoria. This fixed-term, full-time role focuses on risk assessment, accountability, and coordinated responses to family violence within a multi-agency framework.

Based at the Prahran Police Station, the role supports victim survivor safety and child wellbeing, reporting to the Team Leader.