Specialist Family Violence Team Leader at The Salvation Army

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Leadership, Case Management, Supervision, Coaching, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, Budget Management, Liaison, Negotiation, Communication, Microsoft Office, Client Management Systems, Reflective Practice, Continuous Improvement, Outreach

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. Why this role matters The Salvation Army delivers specialist family violence services that support women and children experiencing or escaping family violence. Our programs provide safety, recovery pathways, case management, outreach, and integrated partnerships with Child Protection and community agencies. This role ensures high-quality, evidence informed service delivery that strengthens outcomes for victim survivors and enhances sector collaboration. About the role As a Family Violence Team Leader, this is your opportunity to provide operational leadership across family violence programs, including rapid response, brief intervention, case management, outreach, Flexible Support Packages (FSP), Strength2Strength (S2S), and Child Protection partnership initiatives. Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until June 2027, (0.8FTE part-time position negotiable), based in Windsor, Victoria. Conditions Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 7. How you will make an impact Oversee day-to-day family violence service delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice interventions. Provide professional leadership, supervision, and coaching to practitioners, fostering capability and reflective practice. Manage program operations, including reporting, budgets, brokerage, risk management, and accreditation requirements. Build and maintain strong partnerships with government, community agencies, and sector stakeholders. Lead continuous improvement, using data, evaluation, and feedback to strengthen service outcomes. What you will bring A tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in family violence service delivery, including case management and outreach. Strong skills in leadership, supervision, and operational management. Well-developed liaison, negotiation, and communication skills across service sectors. Experience working with trauma, complex needs, and high-risk client presentations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems. A current Employee Working with Children Check A current Victorian Driver’s Licence. What we offer The Salvos offer eligible employees a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit. Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave options. Flexible working arrangements where applicable. Access to EAP, wellbeing initiatives, and Fitness Passport. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander supports including Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, and Sorry Business & Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days). Ongoing training and development opportunities. Rewarding, purpose driven careers that create positive and sustainable social impact. How to apply If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together, we can build a brighter future. Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. Mission, Vision & Values The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. Why work with the Salvos? The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day family violence service delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice interventions. Provide professional leadership and supervision to practitioners while managing program operations, budgets, and sector partnerships.