Specialist Family Violence Caseworker
2 weeks ago
* Locations: Werribee TOD (1 day) | Working from home (2 days) | Office, North Melbourne (2 days) Contract: Full-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract (chance of extension for another 12-months) Salary:* SCHADS Level
About the Role
Provide intensive, culturally safe casework to women and children experiencing family violence. Based partly at the Orange Door in Werribee, you'll deliver risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, and support through legal, housing, and child protection systems. This role works with diverse communities, addressing the intersection of culture, faith, and family violence, and requires strong human rights knowledge, complex case management skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver risk assessments, safety planning, and advocacy for women and children experiencing family violence. Support clients through legal, housing, financial, education, migration, health, and child protection processes. Build strong relationships with The Orange Door, community networks, and service providers to improve safety and outcomes. Maintain accurate records, contribute to service development and advocacy initiatives, and work within a collaborative, strengths-based, evidence-informed framework.
What We're Looking For
- Female applicant who identifies as Muslim and understands the faith and community
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field
- MARAM trained with knowledge of family violence services, including The Orange Door
- Minimum 2 years direct client facing work within Family Violence
- Able to work respectfully and safely with both victim-survivors and people who use violence
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
*The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female applicants apply
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