Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

Tradewind Australia


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Salary: A$101,000 - A$105,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Make a Meaningful Move - Relocate from Melbourne to Darwin



Family Violence Practitioner | Full-time | Ongoing | SCHADS Level 5

$101K-$105K + Super + Salary Packaging | Relocation support up to $5,000

About the Role

Tradewind is currently recruiting an experienced Family Violence Practitioner for a full-time, ongoing position based in Darwin. This role involves providing wrap-around case management and crisis support to women, or women with children, escaping family violence. Support is delivered through community outreach as well as in crisis accommodation settings.

You'll manage a caseload of 12 families, offering personalised, trauma-informed support that makes a genuine difference in the lives of those impacted by violence.

Why Relocate to Darwin?

Ready for a lifestyle change? Darwin offers:

  • A warm, relaxed way of life and a strong sense of community

  • The opportunity to work in a role with real, direct impact

  • Lower living costs, easy access to nature, and a break from Melbourne's winter

  • Relocation support up to $5,000 (including flights, moving costs, and temporary accommodation)

About You

To be successful, you'll need:

  • A Bachelor qualification in Social Work, Community Services or equivalent (or REC 209)

  • Relevant family violence experience, such as in crisis response, homelessness or family support

  • A trauma-informed, client-centred practice approach

  • Willingness to work flexibly and conduct outreach in the community

  • Those looking to commence a Graduate Certificate in Family Violence are also encouraged to apply

What's on Offer

  • $101,000 - $105,000 + super + salary packaging (SCHADS Level 5)

  • Full-time, permanent employment

  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000

  • The chance to contribute meaningfully in a regional setting

  • Ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

Interested in the Move?

If you're looking to align your professional values with a fresh lifestyle in the Top End, 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

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