Alexis Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Person Using Violence)
About the job
As a Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Person Using Violence), you will play a vital role in delivering intensive, short-term, risk-focused interventions to men using violence. This job is crucial for ensuring timely, coordinated, and trauma-informed interventions that enhance safety for victim survivors. The team thrives on collaboration, working closely with Victoria Police and specialist family violence services to create a unified response that prioritises safety and accountability.
You'll be responsible for
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Identifying, assessing, and prioritising serious family violence risk
Using a gendered, trauma-informed lens aligned with MARAM, Safe and Equal, and TSA’s Family Violence Model of Care.📝
Conducting intake and dynamic risk assessments
As the first point of contact, ensuring timely, defensible decisions that centre the safety of victim survivors and children.🛑
Engaging safely and professionally with both victim survivors and people using violence
Upholding boundaries, conflict-of-interest requirements, and a strong risk focus to prioritise those at greatest risk.Key criteria
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Tertiary qualifications
Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.View
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5+ years case management experience
Demonstrated experience in case management, preferably in family violence.View
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Risk assessment skills
Proven ability to conduct dynamic risk assessments effectively.View
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