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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
As a Senior Family Violence Men’s Practitioner, this is your opportunity to provide support and intervention to men who have perpetrated family violence.
This role requires the successful candidate to have access to a private space to deliver the online Men’s Behaviour Change Group programs
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Bayside Peninsula and Inner Gippsland, this is a permanent full-time role, located in Leongatha, VIC.
Complete intake and assessment for men who use family violence, including ongoing risk assessments and safety planning that prioritise the safety of women and children.
Co-facilitate face-to-face and online Men’s Behaviour Change groups, including after-hours sessions, and provide individual interventions and case coordination for men and their families.
Deliver high-quality, compliant services informed by legislation, contractual obligations and program requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and administrative systems.
Apply a feminist, strengths-based and culturally sensitive framework, ensuring collaboration with the Family Safety Contact Worker and adherence to MARAM, FVISS and CISS frameworks.
Work within an integrated team to support client motivation and behavioural change through realistic case plans, reflective practice, supervision and other duties directed by the Team Leader.
A Tertiary qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences or related fields (essential)
Demonstrated experience working in the family violence sector and case management
An understanding of the complexities that come with working with Men who use violence
A current VIC drivers licence and employee Working with Children’s Check
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
Compensation is in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6
Are you ready to be a part of our mission to end Family Violence? Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter explaining your passion for this work and your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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