Orange Door Practitioner

• Location: Footscray/Werribee 
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: SW2/CDW2B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to work as an Orange Door Hub Practitioner within the state's specialist family violence service. The Orange Door is a family violence specialist service that provides first response to those seeking assistance after family violence and child well-being concerns. While our primary focus is working with people using violence, practitioners are required to work from an integrated approach, also assisting victims/survivors and children.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide short-term support to individuals impacted by family violence, including advice and referrals.  
• Focus on risk management, safety planning, and making appropriate referrals.  
• Conduct child wellbeing checks and complete child wellbeing assessments.   
• Complete risk assessments on people using violence.   
• Complete MARAM's with Victim Survivors.   
• Adhere to documentation and record keeping requirements.   

The Orange Door:
The Orange Door aims to support individuals and families experiencing family violence by providing a central access point to services tailored to their unique needs. Our key priority is to reduce the risk of harm associated with controlling, violent, and abusive behaviour through comprehensive risk assessment and management strategies. We achieve this by: 

• Providing a visible contact point for individuals seeking specialist support. 
• Assisting people in identifying family violence and child well-being issues. 
• Offering advice based on contemporary risk assessment tools and guidance. 
• Providing specialist support and tailored advice for victims, families, children, and people using violence. 
• Coordinating access to support services. 
• Maintaining a system-wide view of service capacity, client experience, and outcomes. 

About You:  

You will be excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who access the Orange Door.

Qualifications and requirements: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioural sciences at the degree level with substantial experience or an associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream.  
• Demonstrated experience working with children, families, and family violence cases with complex needs and risk issues.  
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.  
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritise risks and needs of clients using a whole-family approach.

Position Description

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. 

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you're passionate about working with individuals and families experiencing family violence or hardship, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 17 November 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Gita Chandran

Title: Acting Home Agency Manager - Western Melbourne Community Programs

Email: 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health