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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.
When a woman arrives at Graceville, she’s often stepping out of fear and into uncertainty. This role is about being the calm, steady presence who helps her feel safe, believed and supported. As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, you’ll walk alongside women as they rebuild their sense of safety, dignity and possibility. Your compassion, steadiness and advocacy can change the direction of someone’s life at a moment when they need it most.
Graceville Women’s Centre provides crisis accommodation and wraparound support to women experiencing family and domestic violence, homelessness and other crises. In this role, you’ll offer trauma-informed case management, crisis response and practical assistance to women (with or without children) who are navigating immediate safety concerns and major life transitions.
You’ll be part of a warm, values-driven team who show up for each other and for the women we serve. Your days may include crisis intake, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, and helping women connect with services that can walk with them beyond crisis.
This permanent part-time position (22.5 hours per week) is based at Graceville Women’s Centre in Perth and reports to the Team Leader. Pay is in accordance with a SCHADS Level 5.1.
Build trusting, respectful relationships that honour dignity, choice and self-determination
Provide case management support aligned with TSA’s National Family Violence Model of Care
Complete ongoing assessments of safety, needs and circumstances from intake to exit
Develop case plans with women that feel achievable, empowering and meaningful
Support women to access holistic services, community supports and specialist programs
Advocate confidently and sensitively with government and non-government agencies
Monitor progress, review case plans and adjust supports as needs evolve
Maintain accurate, timely case notes and data
Identify risks early and escalate concerns to ensure safety for clients and staff
Assist with practical service needs including transport, group activities and preparing units
Participate in team meetings, supervision, debriefing and continuous improvement
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture
Respond to and manage incidents in line with TSA policy and procedures
Experience working in a community services environment
Strong capability in trauma-informed, client-centred practice
Confidence supporting women through crisis with warmth and professionalism
Strong time management skills and ability to work autonomously
Experience with case notes, record keeping and client information systems
Ability to build rapport, hold boundaries and advocate effectively
Commitment to TSA’s mission, values and inclusive practice
WA Driver’s Licence
First Aid and CPR
Ability and willingness to work on-call or outside standard hours when required
NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free) and Entertainment Benefit ($2,650 tax free)
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service
Financial, retail, and lifestyle discounts
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous parental leave (12 weeks)
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your contribution to family violence services
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key capabilities of the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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. W e 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.
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.
