Family Violence Practitioner / Outreach Specialist

ABOUT US

At McAuley, we support women and children who have experienced family violence and homelessness to reclaim control of their lives. Through a holistic range of services - including accommodation, legal, health, recreation, and social support - we empower women to rebuild their futures with increased safety, stability, economic capability, and overall wellbeing.

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference – Become a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Are you passionate about empowering women and children to break free from family violence and rebuild their lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Family Violence Practitioner to join our dynamic team and provide life-changing support to those seeking safety and a fresh start.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this impactful role, you'll work across crisis, refuge, and outreach settings to deliver specialist family violence support and holistic case management to women and children experiencing family violence. Every day, you’ll help shape safer futures and stronger communities.

As a Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver expert family violence risk assessments and support using the MARAM framework.
• Develop tailored, holistic support plans that promote safety, independence, and wellbeing, covering housing, social inclusion, employment, and more.
• Collaborate with a diverse network of services and stakeholders to ensure coordinated, effective support that helps women and children achieve their goals.
• Offer specialist secondary consultations to professionals supporting victim-survivors.
• Provide inclusive, client-led care that respects each individual’s journey and choices.

Why this role matters

You’ll be at the forefront of meaningful change – supporting women and children to find safety, secure long-term housing, and build independent, empowered lives free from violence.

If you're ready to bring your expertise, empathy, and drive to a team that’s making a real difference, we want to hear from you. 

This is a Permanent Part-Time (30.4 hours per week - 0.8 EFT) opportunity based in our Footscray Office, within our Community Services program. The position reports to the Team Leader, Family Violence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification and experience in social work, or a related field in line with mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist family violence practitioners.
• Understanding of critical issues relevant to responding to family violence including an understanding of the MARAM framework, Family Violence Protection ACT (2008), and ChildSafe Standards.
• Demonstrated experience supporting women and children facing a range of complex challenges in relation to family violence, homelessness, health and mental health, drug and alcohol use, trauma, and marginalisation.

Please note, we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements. 

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact: Ritah J at ritahj@mcauley.org.au using the subject line: Family Violence Practitioner / Outreach Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

WHAT WE OFFER

• SCHADS Administration (Level 5) $53.43 - $55.85 – Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITMENT

McAuley is part of MacKillop Family Services and celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that we continue to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.