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 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, providing specialised support to address immediate safety needs and assist victim survivors on their recovery journey.
We are seeking a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner who brings empathy, resilience and a deep commitment to supporting women and children. In this role, you will provide outreach case management to adult and child victim‑survivors; meeting them where they are, listening without judgement, helping them feel safe, empowered and heard.
Your presence will be central to delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed responses that honour each person’s story and strengthen their wellbeing.
This is a fixed‑term full‑time role (contracted for 12 months), with part‑time arrangements (0.8 FTE negotiable), based in Windsor, VIC.
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Level 5.
How you will make an impact
We want your work to feel purposeful, supported and sustainable. Eligible employees can access:
If you feel called to stand with women and children, to help break cycles of violence, and to be part of a team driven by compassion and justice, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter that shares your passion for this work and how your experience aligns with the role.
Applications will close once 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 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.
