Job Description
Family Violence Practitioner
About the Role
An opportunity exists for a passionate and skilled Child & Family Practitioner to coordinate and deliver a high-quality, integrated assessment and response program for infants, children and young people impacted by family violence.
This specialist role focuses on ensuring child-centred, trauma-informed practice across family violence services, providing therapeutic support to children and caregivers, and strengthening staff capability to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate interventions.
The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external partners to ensure children and families receive an integrated continuum of support that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver specialist, high-quality child-focused interventions and group programs for infants, children, young people and their caregivers
Provide therapeutic support to children aged 0-18 and their caregivers who have experienced family violence
Conduct child-specific risk assessments, safety planning and risk management using age-appropriate approaches
Deliver child-focused casework, including referrals to internal and external services
Engage children through play-based and developmentally informed assessment, identifying cognitive and developmental needs and facilitating referrals as required
Provide secondary consultations, coaching and education to staff on child-focused practice, trauma, safety and family violence impacts
Offer direct supervision to designated child and youth support staff
Advocate for and amplify the child's voice where appropriate, including in matters relating to family law and child protection
Develop child-centred and family case plans in collaboration with caregivers and case managers
Build strong partnerships with local service providers to support wrap-around care for families
Support after-hours on-call responses for resident emergencies on a rostered basis
Contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful service environment
About You
You are a child-focused practitioner with strong experience supporting children and families impacted by trauma and family violence. You bring a calm, reflective and strengths-based approach, with the ability to guide and influence practice across teams.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare (Social Sciences), Psychology, Community Development or a related field (must have a relevant degree)
Specialist training and experience working with children and young people
Demonstrated experience supporting children and families who have experienced trauma and family violence
Strong experience working with diverse communities and families with complex needs
Key Capabilities
Ethical Practice & Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and ethical decision-making
Resilience: Maintains flexibility, emotional regulation and self-care in challenging environments
Respect & Cultural Responsiveness: Works respectfully with people from diverse cultural, linguistic and identity backgrounds
Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with children, families, colleagues and stakeholders
Collaboration: Contributes positively to team culture and works effectively across service systems
People-Centred Practice: Advocates for safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and families
Diversity & Inclusion: Actively supports inclusive, culturally safe and welcoming environments
Requirements
Current Working With Children Check
National Police Check
Current, valid Driver's Licence
Completion of mandatory organisational training (Code of Conduct, WHS, Bullying and Harassment)
What's on Offer
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
A supportive, values-driven and child-safe workplace
Professional development and learning opportunities
Relocation package available for suitable candidates
A role embedded within a collaborative, multidisciplinary service environment
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.
*The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female applicants apply
If you are committed to child-centred, trauma-informed practice and want to contribute to meaningful change for children and families affected by family violence, we encourage you to apply.
