Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

The Trustee For The Salvation Army Victoria Property Trust

Darwin, NT, Australia
Schads award level 5; salary pyckaging up to $15,9...
Social work qualification essential
Family violence experience required
Crisis situation management skills
The role involves providing practical, client-centred support to women and children moving from crisis toward safer, long-term options in a secure refuge environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing practical, client-centred support to women and children moving from crisis toward safer, long-term options in a secure refuge environment.
  • Practitioners are responsible for completing risk assessments, developing safety plans, and coordinating access to housing, health, legal, and financial services.
  • The organization offers salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal entertainment benefits, along with generous parental leave and flexible working arrangements.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing practical, client-centred support to women and children moving from crisis toward safer, long-term options in a secure refuge environment.

Salary

SCHADS Award Level 5; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; Generous parental leave and purchased leave options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Social Work qualification essential
  • Family violence experience required
  • Crisis situation management skills
  • Trauma-informed practice commitment
  • Culturally safe service delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Child wellbeing background preferred
  • Strong rapport building abilities
  • Independent work capability
  • Team collaboration mindset
  • Service improvement contribution

Key Requirements

  • Social Work qualification (essential)
  • Experience in family violence or child wellbeing
  • Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check completion required

Work Rights

Not specified

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