Specialist Family Violence Practitioners and Respondent Family Violence Practitioners

• Join a community services organisation making a genuine impact in the lives of vulnerable families 
• Earn a competitive salary of circa $82,000 - $86,528 (commensurate with skills and experience) + super + NFP salary packaging to significantly increase your take-home pay
• Multiple roles available for both graduate candidates and candidates with more experience in our Shepparton office
• Flexible working arrangements available by negotiation

Our Story:

We provide high-quality, inclusive Community Health services with the overarching mission of supporting the wellbeing of all people. We pride ourselves on providing person-centred and consumer-driven care that allows people to take control of their lives and bring about meaningful, long-lasting change. 

Our values are:

Individuality: We recognise everyone is unique and we strive to understand and build on their strengths.

Growth: There are many different paths to a solution, and we support people on their journey.

Meaningful Connections: We bring our focus and skill to build meaningful connections.

Community: Through equity and quality, we strive to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We now have multiple rewarding opportunities available for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners and Respondent Family Violence Practitioners to join our team in Shepparton on a full-time basis. 

Your Next Opportunity:

As our next Specialist Family Violence Practitioner or Respondent Family Violence Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to deliver vital support services to our clients who are victims of family and domestic violence. This is a rewarding role where you will work alongside a diverse and multidisciplinary team of professionals within a complex service delivery environment that employs a multi-agency approach to the provision of services. For a more thorough list of core duties, click here to view the Position Description.

For candidates applying to our Respondent Family Violence Practitioner role, you will work with perpetrators of family and domestic violence and provide triage and assessment for men who use violence. Your work will have a tangible impact in ensuring perpetrators are held to account and, in turn, increase the safety of women and children experiencing violence at home. For more information about the core duties of this role, click here to view the Position Description.

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking a caseload and delivering as a practitioner for family violence
• Providing appropriate responses in line with theoretical and practice-based frameworks 
• Delivering support services via phone 
• Working collaboratively with Orange Door team members to support integrated risk assessment and planning
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders 
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for either of these positions, you must possess a Bachelor of Social Work or an equivalent qualification/experience level as outlined in Recommendation 209 (or a valid exemption as outlined in the Recommendation). Although experience in a similar position will be highly regarded, we are also open to considering graduate applicants who are looking to kickstart their careers in a rewarding complex service delivery environment.

Critical to your success in either of these positions will be your highly-developed communication skills, your emotional intelligence, and your ability to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Your interpersonal skills and continued resilience will see you in good stead to foster an environment that allows you to effectively engage with clients who are often accessing our services during times of significant distress. 

Other requirements include:

• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• A valid Working with Children’s Check
• Ability to provide proof of relevant qualifications prior to commencement of employment

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $82,000 - $86,528 (SCHADS Level 5 commensurate with experience and qualifications), you will receive access to a host of additional benefits including ongoing opportunities for professional development, so you can broaden your horizons during your time with us. 

Other benefits include:

• NFP salary packaging options available to increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Additional leave entitlements, including study leave, examination leave, professional development leave, community services leave, and more!
• Devices provided
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a variety of local programs and services that can assist you in finding accommodation in the community

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of victims experiencing domestic and family violence, we want to hear from you - apply now!