Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner Hybrid

We are seeking passionate and skilled Specialist Family Violence Practitioners to join our team at The Orange Door Hume Merri-bek Area. These are full-time 12-month fixed-term positions based across our Broadmeadows Craigieburn and Sunbury sites.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team and under a matrix management model you will play a critical role in supporting victim survivors of family violence through early intervention safety planning and risk assessment.

• 12-Month Fixed Term Full Time roles (parental leave cover)
• Broadmeadows Craigieburn & Sunbury (Wurundjeri Country)
• $110K 11.5% Super Salary Packaging ($15900 p.a.) pro rata

About the Role

As a Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner you will play a critical role in family violence risk assessment safety planning and engagement of victim survivors and their children into any supports they need. This includes adopting an integrated approach to safety and child wellbeing. The referrals are a combination of police referred victim survivors calling our service directly or referrals from other services. The service can be provided by contacting victim survivors by phone face to face at The Orange Door (HMA) or conducting outreach appointments.

Were seeking practitioners with:

• A Bachelor qualification in Social Work or equivalent experience under the 7 Equivalency Principles.
• For more info: working in the family violence sector ideally in intake triage or assessment.
• A strong understanding of the integrated family violence service system.
• Commitment to trauma-informed intersectional practice.
• Strong teamwork collaboration and communication skills.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a purpose-driven team responding to family violence at its earliest stages.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model (2 days WFH / 3 days in-office).
• Access generous salary packaging benefits up to $15900 p.a.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision in a supportive environment.
• Work on Wurundjeri Country with a commitment to cultural safety and inclusion.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11pm Sunday 19 October 2025

For more information contact:

Catalina Rua Acting Program Manager

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe child friendly and child empowering everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background ability ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.