Family Violence Recovery Practitioner

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KIDS FIRST Full time
About the role

  • Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative therapeutic program within the community?
  • Full Time position (0.8 Part Time position can be considered)
  • Generous Salary Packaging
  • Northern Healing and Recovery Program (NHARP); Thomastown location (Wurundjeri Country)
A little about the role

The primary purpose of the family violence recovery practitioner position is to provide support within the team, including clients.

This involves responding to the needs of children, young people, and families who are affected by family violence, child well-being and other social issues.


A key component of this role is to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based family violence recovery group work programs and practices for women, children, young people, and families.

You will support the team by coordinating the delivery of a high-quality services, working with the team leader in providing senior casework consultancy to the broader team, take specific portfolios and projects that provides safe and effective responses to the NHARP clients.

What we are looking for

  • Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, child and family social welfare or related discipline.
  • Experience working with parents and their children who have experienced family violence.
  • Proven experience in the trauma and family violence field within similar organisations, possess a strong knowledge of the service system including all relevant legislation and standards and be tertiary qualified in social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the use of current theoretical approaches and best practice for working with children, young people and families.
  • Demonstrated capability to network and build productive relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside organisational boundaries.
Who we are?


Kids First Australia (formally Children's Protection Society) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting children and families since 1896.

Our vision is that all children and young people thrive in resilient, strong and safe families and communities. Kids First has a proud reputation for innovation, high-quality services, and an unequivocal focus on quality outcomes for children.

Why join us?


This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service.

On offer is a competitive salary package with flexible work arrangements, as well as access to a Staff Wellbeing Program as your health and safety is of uttermost importance.


At the end of the day, we want to see you grow and thrive and will provide you with training and development for your chance to further your career.

Want to know more?

For further enquiries about the role please contact Ally Austin Team Leader NHARP on

Please include a Cover letter and a copy of your CV, which must list two professional referees.

  • Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability._
  • Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a preemployment medical (if applicable)._
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#Children, #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Mental_Health, #Youth_and_Young_People

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