Why work for us
The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family violence.

The Support and Safety Hubs will bring together different workforces and practices to create an integrated Hub team and a consolidated intake point in the Bayside Peninsula Area to create a new way of support.

The Support and Safety Hub provides:

• a more visible contact point so that people know where to go for specialist support
• help for people to identify family violence and child wellbeing issues
• advice based on contemporary risk assessment tools and guidance
• specialist support and tailored advice for victims, families and children, and perpetrators
• connection and coordination of access to support
• a system-wide view of service capacity, client experience and outcomes

Why this role matters
We are seeking a values-driven Support and Safety Hub Practitioner to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in delivering high quality, safe and effective responses to Victorian women, children and families seeking support and safety through the Hub.

You will successfully

• Undertake interim support as a lead practitioner or support worker aligned with the Integrated Practice Framework
• Deliver screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals consistent with the Integrated Practice Framework, Operational Guidelines, Service Specifications and relevant risk assessment tools and frameworks.
• Identify, assess and prioritise risk and needs of women and children, families and perpetrators, drawing on the expertise of different practitioners in a multi-disciplinary team.

We have two permanent full time positions vacancies based in Frankston.

As a Support and Safety Hub Practitioner at the Salvos, you will enjoy:

• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

What we’re looking for

• *A tertiary qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences or related fields (essential)
• Experience working in the family violence sector is desirable.
• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, psychological and behavioural impact of trauma and abuse
• Demonstrated knowledge of Family & Domestic Violence including context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulations and legislation
• Understanding and application of Family & Domestic Violence models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with clients
• A current and valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check is required
• A current VIC Driver’s license

*MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. They are available on https://safeandequal.org.au/working-in-family-violence/minimum-qualifications/ [link removed]

If you believe these pathways may apply to you and would like more information, please contact us (details below).

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You will be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

Enquiries ONLY: Zoe Martin at [email protected]

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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 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 National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.