Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

• Between $92,279 to $111,209 per annum, plus superannuation
• Generous salary packaging options – pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
• Full time – 80 hours per fortnight with monthly accrued day off

About the company

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 50 years.

We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 500 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million. 

About the role

This varied and interesting position will have a focus on:

• Implementing the role of specialist family violence services
• Providing initial needs identification and comprehensive assessments for clients requiring access to programs within the FYCS unit

Qualifications & Experience 

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent or be working towards this qualification in line with Recommendation 209 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.
• Experience working with adults using family violence, children and families with complex needs and risk issues in any of the following service areas: family services, child protection, family violence, disability, housing, mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs.

Team Culture

At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach. 

Benefits

• Annual pay increases
• Opportunity for ongoing training and scholarships
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Great location in the Gippsland Lakes region, offering beautiful beaches, lakes and an enviable outdoors lifestyle PLUS MORE!

Please visit https://careers.glch.org.au/ to view a detailed position description.

Enquiries:

Trish Prighel- Manager, Specialist Family Violence and Intake

Ph: 5155 8300

Email: trishp@glch.org.au

To Apply

Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.

A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.

Applications close: Sunday 13th September 2026