Number of Positions Available:
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration, and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
About the role
As the Support and Safety Hub Team Leader , you will lead a passionate multidisciplinary team at The Orange Door , delivering high-quality, trauma-informed responses that improve safety and outcomes for women, children and families impacted by family violence. This is an opportunity to shape practice, build team capability and drive strong partnerships across the service system, while championing perpetrator accountability and creating meaningful, lasting change in the lives of those who need it most.
About The Orange Door Program
The Orange Door brings together specialist practitioners from family violence, child and family services, and perpetrator intervention programs to provide a safe, accessible and coordinated response for people experiencing family violence and families needing support. Through an integrated practice model, The Orange Door focuses on improving safety and wellbeing, strengthening perpetrator accountability, and connecting individuals and families with the right support at the right time.
Reporting to the Orange Door Services Manager, this is a permanent full-time position , based on-site in Leongatha, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 7.
$63.13 – $65.77 hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.
How you will make an impact
Lead and support a multi-disciplinary team of Support and Safety Hub Practitioners, fostering a trauma-informed and psychologically safe practice environment that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of clients
Provide effective line management, supervision and performance oversight, including task supervision, coaching, professional development and monitoring against key performance indicators
Coordinate and oversee case management and service delivery, ensuring practitioners apply appropriate frameworks, maintain high practice standards and achieve positive client outcomes
Manage workforce planning and operational requirements, including staffing, rostering and ensuring the Hub is adequately resourced to meet service demands
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Victoria Police, Child Protection, community organisations and external networks, representing The Salvation Army and driving collaborative, integrated responses to family violence and client support needs
What you will bring
Must hold or be ‘working towards’ an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 7 or above qualification in family violence or a related discipline. AQF Level 7 qualifications include Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master Degrees
Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
Strong knowledge of the gendered drivers of family violence, including the impact on women, children and families, and a sound understanding of feminist and specialist family violence practice frameworks
Demonstrated…