Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – STARFlexible

2 weeks ago


Preston, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time
About the Role

Berry Street's Northern Specialist Family Violence Service (NSFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Northern Metropolitan region. The NSFVS provides support services to victim survivors of family violence and their children, inclusive of cis-gendered heterosexual women and their children, as well as individuals from the LGBTIQ+ community and their children.

The NSFVS offers a range of specialist family violence programs, aiming to support victim survivors and their children to remain safely within their community and maintain a life free of violence. The service addresses the emotional and practical needs and issues arising from violence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess family violence risk and work intensively with victim survivors and their children to identify goals and case plan.
  • Support both adult and child victim survivors to recover from trauma.
  • Provide personal and psychological safety.
  • Strengthen the attachment between the non-offending parent and child.
  • Deliver case-managed goals.

About You

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence sector. You will have experience in working with women and children from diverse backgrounds who have experienced family violence and the ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments.

What We Offer

  • Regular reflective supervision.
  • Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family.
  • Leave loading 17.5%


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