ABOUT US
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.
Why this role matters
The Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A‑FVRM) is a jointly designed initiative between The Salvation Army and Victoria Police, providing an integrated, risk informed, whole‑of‑family response to high‑risk family violence incidents. This role is critical in ensuring timely, coordinated and trauma-informed interventions that reduce risk and strengthen safety for victim survivors.
About the role
As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Victim Survivor), thisis your opportunity to provide intensive,short-term,trauma-informedinterventions to individuals and families experiencing family violence. Embedded within the Victoria Police Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU), you will contribute to a unified,real‑time,multidisciplinaryresponse that prioritises safety, stabilises crisis, and mitigates systemic risk.
Reporting to the Team Leader,this is afixed-term full-timeposition, contracted for 12 months, locatedonsitein Frankston, VIC
Conditions
Compensation isin accordance withthe Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Level6
How you will make an impact
What you will bring
What we offer
Eligible employees can access a meaningful and supportive employment experience, including:
How to apply
Ifyou’repassionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, pleasesubmityour resumeand cover letterdetailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.
Together, we can build a safer and more empowered future for families and communities.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
Enquiries Only
To request a copy of the Position Description please contact Lauren Chisholm via Lauren.Chisholm@salvationarmy.org.au.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
