Youth Family Violence Worker - The ASPIRE Program

Meli; Geelong; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a.

Flexible ways of working

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Meli’s Aspire Program in Geelong is hiring a Youth Family Violence Worker to provide specialist therapeutic support to young people aged 16–20 and their families impacted by family violence, aiming to promote safety and recovery.

This part‑time, fixed term role (0.6 FTE) runs until 28 June 2028, based in Geelong, with a pro‑rata salary plus super and salary packaging. Collaboration with The Orange Door and community partners is central to this work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Criminology, Family Violence or related field.
• Meets Victorian MMQ requirements for specialist family violence practitioners, or working towards them.
• Experience delivering specialist family violence interventions and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic support to promote safety, healing and positive outcomes.
• Strengthen resilience through trauma‑informed interventions and education.
• Coordinate with community partners for coordinated family violence responses.
• Empower young people to build safer relationships and wellbeing.

Skills

Trauma‑informed practice

Crisis response

Risk assessment

Engaging youth & families

Communication

Education

AQF Level 7+ in Social Work/Psychology/Behavioural Science/Famil y Violence

Job description

Youth Family Violence Worker - The ASPIRE Program

For many young people, family violence can shape every part of life, including their safety, wellbeing and future. As a Youth Family Violence Worker, you'll help young people and families find stability, strengthen resilience and build pathways toward safer, healthier relationships.

As part of Meli's Aspire Program, you'll provide specialist therapeutic support to young people aged 16-20 and their families who are impacted by family violence and at risk of homelessness. This role exists to create safer futures by helping young people recover from trauma, strengthen protective factors and develop the skills and confidence needed to move forward. Working alongside internal teams, The Orange Door and other community partners, you'll contribute to coordinated responses that promote safety, recovery and lasting positive change for young people and families across the Geelong community.

As a Youth Family Violence Worker, you will:

• Deliver therapeutic support that promotes safety, healing and positive outcomes for young people and families.
• Strengthen resilience and protective factors through trauma-informed interventions and education.
• Collaborate with community partners to coordinate effective responses to family violence and risk.
• Empower young people to build safer relationships, greater wellbeing and long‑term stability.
• Parttime, fixed term position until 28 June 2028
• 0.6 FTE working 22.8 hours per week

Position Details

• Parttime, fixed term position until 28 June 2028
• 0.6 FTE working 22.8 hours per week
• $105,835 (pro-rata) p/a + Super + Salary Packaging

What We’re Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree, postgraduate qualification, or other AQF Level 7 or above qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Criminology, Family Violence, or a related discipline.
• Meets, or is willing to work towards meeting, the Victorian Mandatory Minimum Qualifications (MMQ) requirements for specialist family violence practitioners, including one of the following:
  • Hold an AQF Level 7 or above qualification related to family violence or a related discipline; or has a Diploma-level qualification and is working towards an AQF Level 7 or above qualification while employed in a specialist family violence response role; or
  • Has at least 2 years relevant professional experience and is working towards an AQF Level 7 or above qualification while employed in a specialist family violence response role; or
  • Was employed in a specialist family violence response role prior to 1 July 2021 and is exempt under the MMQ policy.
• Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated through the provision of specialist family violence interventions, crisis response, risk assessment and management, therapeutic support, and engagement with young people and families impacted by family violence.
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining positive working relationships with victim survivors, young people, families, community services, and partner agencies to support coordinated and person‑centred service delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage individuals experiencing crisis or trauma, facilitate difficult conversations, maintain accurate records, and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary environments.

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job— we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values‑driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well‑being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee‑led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

Meli is committed to providing a child‑safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Meli is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ***********@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

For more information about the position please contact Fiona Millard, Team Leader Youth Homelessness Support on 0497 701 ***.