AUFV Intake and Assessment Practitioner

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Fantastic lifestyle with an easy commute to Frankston from central Melbourne

• Hybrid working available ( 1 day a week working from home) and laptop provided

• Attractive Salary Packaging options available

• Classification- COMM DEV WKR (CLASS 3) or Social Worker Grade 2 *

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Adults Family Violence Intake and Assessment Practitioner is a valued member of the Family Violence Program at Peninsula Health. The role works within the state-funded Safety and Support Hubs, otherwise known as The Orange Door (TOD) and this position will be based at the Frankston site.The role focuses on assessing and connecting with Adults Using Family Violence (AUFV) to ascertain risk and support safety planning for people experiencing family violence. You'll be part of an integrated team with specialist practitioners from other organisations that form the Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA) Orange Door consortium

For more information about the role please refer to the revelant Posiion Description :

Position Description - Community Development Worker

Position Description - Social Worker

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Tertiary Qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences or related field.

• Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)

• Experience in related Family Violence, child wellbeing or family services sectors

• Demonstrated risk management and safety planning skills and a familiarity with the Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) tool.

What Next

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For role specific information contact Lewis Burnside at

The role ceases advertising on 12 September 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

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