Program Manager – Specialist Family Violence Services

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Vincentcare Full time
Program Manager – Specialist Family Violence Services

Job Title: Program Manager – Specialist Family Violence Services

Location: Goulburn South, Victoria

  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Classification: Level 7 SCHADS Award

Make a Real Impact in the Community

VincentCare is a leading community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing disadvantage.

We are committed to providing client-centred services that foster inclusion, dignity, and positive outcomes for victim survivors of family violence.

About the Role

As Program Manager, you will:

  • Co-lead our Specialist Family Violence Services in the Goulburn South region.
  • Lead a team of Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed case management.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with local, regional, and statewide family violence networks.
  • Ensure compliance with Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM), the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS).
  • Participate in an after-hours on-call roster to support crisis response.
  • Drive service improvement, staff mentoring, and strategic leadership.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years of leadership and management experience in family violence services.
  • A degree in Social Work, Counselling, or equivalent.
  • Strong ability to manage crisis services, support team development, and navigate complex client needs.
  • Expertise in risk assessment, trauma-informed practice, and family violence frameworks.
  • High-level stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills.
  • A valid Victorian Driver Licence, Working with Children Check, and satisfactory police check.

Why VincentCare?

  • Purpose-driven work that directly supports vulnerable individuals.
  • Collaborative team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Career development opportunities with ongoing training.
  • Innovative service models driving positive change in family violence response.

Special Measures Recruitment

This is a female-only position. VincentCare Victoria considers that being female is a genuine occupational requirement under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us create lasting change for victim survivors of family violence.

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