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Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Job Title: Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Contract Type: Temporary
Location: Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Social Work
Salary: AU$63.76 - AU$64.75999999999999 per hour + Super
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH333976_1755240502
Contact Name: Natalie Griffiths
Contact Email: natalie.griffiths@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Aug 15, 2025

Job Description

Locum - Crisis Team (Active Engagement) ๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿ’ผ
Tradewind | Footscray | $63.76 + super per hour

Tradewind are seeking an experienced locum to join the Crisis Team and provide vital support through to 19th December.

In this role, you'll focus on Active Engagement, managing a client waitlist to ensure people remain supported while waiting to be allocated to a case manager or ongoing services. You'll work closely with the Allocations Coordinator to:

  • ๐Ÿ“ž Contact clients weekly by phone (with some walk-ins)

  • โš ๏ธ Check in, manage risk and triage as needed

  • โœ… Support clients to safely transition into ongoing services

What's on offer:

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ $63.76 + super per hour

  • ๐Ÿข Full-time, based at Footscray (no WFH initially; may be discussed after induction)

  • ๐Ÿš€ Immediate start preferred - ideal date 25th August (or sooner if possible)

  • ๐Ÿ“… Contract through to 19th December

This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-demand service, supporting people at a critical point in their journey.

Interested? Apply now to secure your spot! โœจ

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.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.

*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