Family Violence Practitioner
1 day ago
Fairfield (Head Office) | Other roles may be available in Western Melbourne
Full-time | SCHADS Level 4 | Salary packaging + super
Tradewind is seeking Aboriginal women to join a supportive and culturally safe Family Violence team. The primary role is based at our Fairfield head office, with potential opportunities for other Aboriginal-identified roles in Western Melbourne.
These roles provide case management and holistic support to Aboriginal women and children experiencing or recovering from family violence. The work centres on healing, empowerment, and connection to culture, ensuring women and families are supported in a way that honours their voices, strengths, and community ties.
You'll:
- Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed case management and advocacy.
- Complete assessments, safety planning, and ongoing wellbeing support.
- Work alongside women and families with care, respect, and cultural understanding.
- Build strong partnerships with ACCOs, Elders, and community networks.
- Promote safety, healing, and self-determination.
We're seeking Aboriginal-identified women with strong community connections and a genuine passion for supporting other Aboriginal women and families.
You'll bring:
- A qualification (Diploma or higher) in community services, social work, or a related field - or equivalent experience supporting women and families.
- Experience or transferable skills from family violence, homelessness, child and family services, housing, or AOD sectors.
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma, kinship systems, and the importance of culture in healing.
- The ability to walk alongside women with empathy, strength, and respect.
To learn more about Requirement 209 and its connection to Aboriginal-identified roles in the family violence sector, visit:
What's on Offer- Culturally safe and inclusive workplace
- Ongoing supervision and mentoring with Aboriginal leaders
- Opportunities for training and career growth
- Competitive salary + salary packaging benefits
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
*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
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