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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.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Classification: SCHADS 5.1
Location: Noosaville & Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Status: Part Time – 30.4 hours per week - participating in an on‑call roster
Make a real impact in the lives of women and children experiencing family violence
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our dedicated team across the Sunshine Coast region. This role provides both place‑based and outreach case management support to women, and women with children, who are experiencing or have experienced family violence. The role also encompasses the delivery of intake, assessment and crises response.
You will be mainly located in Noosaville, while also supporting service delivery from our Caloundra office as required
You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, family violence and children’s wellbeing empowering responses that support safety, recovery, and long‑term wellbeing.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
About the Role
As a practitioner, you will deliver intake, assessment, crisis response, and ongoing case management. Working from a feminist, empowerment‑based framework, you will support clients to increase safety, build stability, and connect with community resources.
Your work will include:
What You Will Bring
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
How to apply
Are you ready to be a part of our mission to end Family Violence? Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter explaining your passion for this work and your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can contribute to our team.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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.
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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.
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