• Job no: 7M9G7
• Category: Social Work, Specialist Family Violence Services
• A culture that values and supports professional development.
• Generous leave + Salary packaging benefits!
• 17.5% leave loading to make your time off even more rewarding!

Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Preston location, Wurundjeri Country
• Three fixed term contracts available
• Various part time, full time hours available (0.8-1.0FTE)
• $110k pa + super & salary packaging (pro rata)

The Opportunity

Join a dedicated and values-driven team delivering specialist family violence responses to victim survivors and their children. In this role, you will work directly with individuals and families who have been referred via The Orange Door and other intake pathways, providing brief, intermediate or intensive case management support.

As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner you will work directly with victim survivors who are assessed as suitable for brief, intermediate or intensive specialist family violence case management support.

We have the below three roles are available:

• Part time 0.8, Fixed term until 1st September 2026
• Part time 0.8, Fixed Term until 1 Feb 2027 (parental leave contract)
• Full Time, Fixed Term Parental until 5 Feb 2027 (parental leave contract)

Key Responsibilities

You will play a critical role in supporting safety, recovery and empowerment by: 

• Conducting comprehensive family violence risk assessments in line with the MARAM Framework 
• Developing and reviewing safety plans with victim survivors and their children 
• Delivering trauma-informed, client-centred case management and advocacy 
• Supporting access to key services such as housing, Centrelink, legal, mental health and disability services 
• Navigating complex service systems and advocating within statutory and justice systems 

About You

We're looking for experienced Family Violence Practitioners that come from all walks of life. We value people's individual contributions and strengths, driven from a commitment to have a workforce that's reflective of the community we serve.

These roles require intermediate knowledge of family violence frameworks, the ability to manage complex caseloads and have strong commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive practice. You will work within a supportive team environment, and you are committed to making a meaningful difference.

• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence sector or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners for further information.
• You use your strong family violence frameworks to support best practice responses.
• Have a strong focus on partnership work.
• Are committed to working collaboratively with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.

Our Benefits

• Work within a team where you are truly valued.
• Trauma-informed leadership.
• Rainbow tick accredited
• A commitment to ongoing learning opportunities.
• Fortnightly supervision and monthly Reflective Practice.
• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions including Study Leave; Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave; and Parental Leave for eligible staff members.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and submit the below information by 11pm, on the closing date.

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position
• Which role/s you would like to apply for

Queries about the role to: Victoria Hobson, Senior Manager - Victim Survivor Service (North) [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Family Violence Practitioners x3 - Victim Survivor Responses enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [email protected] or call 9421 9392

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.