Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

• Location: Goulburn (South), Victoria
• Full-time, Permanent
• 4 Vacant positions
• Level 5 SCHADS Award - $97,377.80 per annum + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging

Make a Real Impact in the Community

VincentCare is a leading community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing disadvantage, including homelessness and those impacted by family violence. We are committed to providing client-centred services that foster inclusion, dignity, and positive outcomes.

VincentCare Victoria is seeking compassionate and skilled Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to provide crisis support, case management, and advocacy for victim survivors of family violence. If you are passionate about trauma-informed care and to making a difference in the lives of women and children, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, you will:

• Provide crisis response, risk assessment, and case management for women and children escaping family violence.
• Deliver trauma-informed and strength-based support, prioritising victim survivor safety and empowerment.
• Work within the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM), the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and all other relevant frameworks and guidelines to manage risk and hold perpetrators accountable.
• Advocate for victim survivors and collaborate with local, regional, and statewide services.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster for crisis response.
• Support clients in emergency and refuge accommodation and help with safety planning and material aid.

About You

• A Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see here for further information.
• Experience in family violence crisis intervention and case management.

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and family violence frameworks.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments while managing a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A valid Victorian Driver Licence, Working with Children Check, and satisfactory police check.

Why Join VincentCare?

• Purpose-driven work that directly supports vulnerable individuals.
• Collaborative team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Career development opportunities with ongoing training.
• Innovative service models driving positive change in family violence response.

Special Measures Recruitment

This is a female-only position. VincentCare Victoria considers that being female is a genuine occupational requirement under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us create lasting change for victim survivors of family violence.

Applicants must submit their CV together with a detailed and separate response to each of the key selection criteria in the position description.

A position description is attached.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Rachel W., Program Manager Marian Community on 0437 954 086.

Applications close: Please don't delay in submitting your application as applications will be reviewed upon submission.

VincentCare welcomes applications from people from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds including people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander.

All appointments within VincentCare Victoria are subject to satisfactory completion of a police check and character/performance reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.

All appointments are subject to disclosure of any relevant employment history of formal disciplinary action for improper or unprofessional conduct taken by current or previous employers or any other integrity body within or outside Australia.

The incumbent for this position must have and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or equivalent.