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Family Violence Practitioner

Job Title: Family Violence Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Bayswater, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Social Work
Salary: salary packaging + super
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH334620_1758601855
Contact Name: Natalie Griffiths
Contact Email: natalie.griffiths@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Sep 23, 2025

Job Description

๐ŸŒฟ Aboriginal Identified Family Violence Practitioner - Bayswater

๐Ÿ“… Full-time (0.8 EFT considered) | ๐Ÿ’ฐ SCHADS Level 5 | $100k+ salary packaging + super | ๐Ÿ”’ Permanent contract

We are is seeking a passionate Aboriginal Identified Family Violence Practitioner to join the team in Bayswater.

This role is dedicated to strengthening cultural safety, supporting healthy family functioning, and improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, and families. You'll work closely with Aboriginal families and communities to enhance safety from violence, promote healing, and build long-term resilience.

โœจ About the Role

  • Provide culturally safe and responsive family violence support
  • Work alongside Aboriginal families and communities to strengthen resilience and stability
  • Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
  • Promote safety, healing, and connection to culture

๐Ÿ™Œ What We're Looking For

  • Female applicant (Aboriginal Identified role)
  • Ideally holding REC 209, or willingness to upskill from Diploma level with training and support provided
  • Experience working with Aboriginal communities and understanding family violence impacts
  • Strong cultural knowledge and ability to build respectful relationships

๐ŸŒŸ The Offer

  • Permanent role, full-time (0.8 EFT considered)
  • SCHADS Level 5 award | $100k+ salary packaging + super
  • Opportunity to work with a respected Aboriginal organisation making a real impact in the community

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you're passionate about supporting Aboriginal families and creating safer futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

*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