Specialist Family Violence Case Manager

4-Month Contracts | SCHADS Level 5.1 ($63.76/hr + Super) | ASAP Start

Tradewind is recruiting two Specialist Family Violence Case Managers to support a well-established team in Dandenong. These positions have been created to manage a recent surge in demand and will run for an initial 4-month period.

You'll be the first point of contact for walk-in clients, providing crisis intervention, intake and assessment, and delivering short-term support based on immediate safety and wellbeing needs. Outreach may also form part of your role and is conducted in pairs for safety and support.

This is a full-time, in-office role (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm). While full-time hours are preferred, we're open to candidates available 4 days per week (0.8 FTE).

• Respond to walk-ins with immediate crisis intervention and risk assessment

• Conduct intake and short-term case planning

• Provide brief interventions, safety planning, and referrals

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support

• Participate in outreach when required (always in pairs)
  
  

We're looking for candidates who bring:

• Experience in family violence crisis intervention, or short-term case management

• A trauma-informed, client-focused approach

• Confidence working in fast-paced, high-volume environments

• Familiarity with SHIP (the client data system used by Wayss) is highly desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Services or a related field. Must meet REQ 209
  
  

• 4-month contract with immediate start

• $63.76 per hour + super (SCHADS Level 5.1)

• Full-time hours preferred; 0.8 FTE considered

• Based in-office in Dandenong

• Work within a highly regarded family violence support team
  
  

If you're a responsive and compassionate practitioner who thrives in short-term, high-impact roles, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

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

Alternatively, email your resume to [email protected]

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