Domestic and Family Violence Senior Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist domestic and family violence (D&FV) advice, coaching, and practice leadership to the Intensive Family Support team
• Strengthen team capability through training, reflective practice, and guidance
• Support high-quality, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centred case management
• Work directly with families, including conducting home visits, to develop and implement effective case plans
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning using the Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework
• Deliver culturally safe practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Build strong partnerships with community services and key stakeholders

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Specialist expertise in domestic and family violence
• Experience in child protection and/or child, youth, and family services
• Knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act and Child Protection Act
• Experience delivering trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
• Strong risk assessment, crisis response, and safety planning skills
• Full driver licence with no restrictions

Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your taxable income
• Rewarding work making a meaningful difference in the community
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day and Work Anniversary Day off
• Volunteering opportunities

About the Company

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we have been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope and evidence-based support services to tackle the root causes of homelessness and disadvantage.