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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Family Violence Child Protection Partnership, initiative co-locates 17 Specialist Family Violence Workers in Child Protection offices across the State and aims to strengthen Child Protection practice, enable joint assessments, assist Child Protection to navigate the family violence system and strengthen opportunities to divert children away from statutory responses.

The aim of the Family Violence Child Protection Partnership is to:

• Support and promote improved understanding of the perpetrator's risk, pattern of coercive control and its impact on children and the ability of the protective parent to safely parent;
• Support and guide PUV and Victim Survivor risk assessment restore and enhance safe, child-centered parenting; and
• Use this knowledge to assist Child Protection achieve the following improved outcomes for the service system and for the families reported to Child Protection.

About the role

We are seeking a values driven Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to be responsible for providing operational and strategic advice to Child Protection practitioners and their managers who undertake investigations of families where a child is or may be in need of protection due to family violence.

You will assist Child Protection in the planning and conduct of investigations and support the development of plans that aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

This is a part-time position (30.4 hrs per week), max-term (1 year from start date) position. The position is based at Department of Families, Fairness and Housing across both Cheltenham and Frankston sites and at the specified Bayside Peninsula Salvation Army location. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 6 Award.

You will have

• Expert knowledge of local family violence support services and approaches in the local area
• Knowledge of family violence risk assessment, or awareness child protection system
• A minimum of three years' experience working in the family violence service system, preferably with supervisory experience
• An Undergraduate Degree in Social Work / Social Science or related community services discipline is essential.*
• A willingness to undergo a national police record check and work eligibility check
• A valid driver's license is mandatory
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements*:

The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. They are available on here..

If you believe these pathways may apply to you and would like more information, please contact us (details below).

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions
• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Enquiries and to obtain position description

Zoe Martin at [email protected] using the subject line: Child Protection Specialist - Family Violence Practitioner - Frankston / Cheltenham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application online today!

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 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 National Police Check.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. If successful in being appointed, you may be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.