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Position Title: Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Classification: SCHADS Award Level 6
Department: Social Mission – Family Violence
Status: Part-Time 30.4 hours per week, Fixed Term to 30.06.2026
Location: Caloundra or Noosa
Why this role matters
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.
The role
The Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner is responsible for supervising and contributing to the delivery of Family and Domestic Violence services. This includes overseeing practice with a strong emphasis on risk and safety, trauma-informed frameworks, and a client-centred approach. The role supports victim-survivors to enhance their safety, work toward independence, and strengthen their connections within the community to improve overall wellbeing.
How you will make an impact
Provide high-quality mentoring and support using a gender-informed lens, fostering community engagement, advocating for client rights, and guiding the development and review of risk assessments and safety plans.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure data collection meets funding, reporting and compliance requirements.
Regularly update, maintain, and implement service documentation to ensure consistency and quality in service delivery.
Facilitate training on new and existing processes across the team.
Ensure all client interventions align with program policies, procedures, and relevant state and national legislation and guidelines.
Uphold individual rights, ensuring interactions are respectful, non-discriminatory, and culturally responsive, including the appropriate use of interpreters and provision of information in suitable formats.
What you will bring
A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare/Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related discipline (essential).
Experience in specialist family violence and/or child wellbeing work.
Strong demonstrated case management capabilities.
Proven experience supervising and coaching staff or teams.
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to the impacts of trauma.
Current QLD Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
Current Queensland Driver Licence.
What we offer
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.
How to apply
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.
For enquiries, contact liz.carney@salvationarmy.org.au
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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