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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.
Putting children's voices, safety and wellbeing first.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people impacted by domestic and family violence?
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Child & Youth Specialist to join our Family Violence Services team in the Inner West. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants, children and young people who have experienced family violence and sexual violence, recognising them as victim-survivors.
Working collaboratively with case managers, staff and external service providers, you will support children's safety, healing and wellbeing through trauma-informed interventions, therapeutic activities and family-focused support.
You will also provide specialist guidance, consultation and coaching to staff to strengthen child-focused practice across the service.
This is a part-time position (4 days per week) offered on a maximum-term contract until June 2027. Flexibility around working days may be considered for the right candidate. Remuneration will be in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 5.
Due to the nature of this service, to identify as a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
This is an opportunity to champion children's voices, support healing and recovery, and help create safer futures for children and families impacted by family violence.
If you are passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, heard and supported, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
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.
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.
