Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner - The Orange Door

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Heidelberg and Epping locations on Wurrundjeri Country
• Two Full time, Fixed Term roles (12 month contract) available
• Base Salary $115k + Super & Salary Packaging

The Opportunity

The Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner plays a critical role in

• Family violence risk assessment
• Safety planning
• 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 (NEMA) or conducting outreach appointments.

There is expected to be a suite of training programs offered as part of the induction program by Family Safety Victoria, including:

• Integrated Practice Framework.
• Information Sharing Regime.
• Hub site induction and worker health and safety.

About You

You will hold a minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualificationsspecialist-family-violence-practitioners for further information.

• Capacity to be flexible as part of a rostered Triage and response team
• An understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2007 and Family Violence Protection Act 2008
• A passion for collaborating and teamwork

Our Benefits

• $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Flexible work arrangements
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Leave loading 17.5%

How to Apply

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

• Applications close 11pm, Friday 21 August 2026
• For more information, contact:

Sally Waddell - Senior Manager, The Orange Door ••••@berrystreet.org.au

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email ••••@berrystreet.org.au

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In 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.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.