• Work with those who choose to use violence|Orange Door Belgrave and Croydon
• Fixed term full time|covering parental leave until December 18th 2026
• Develop your skills in analysis, assessment and referral

Location and travel requirements:

This position is an Adults Using Family Violence Practitioner role and that the role requires flexibility in working across the Belgrave and Croydon sites. The role will commence in Belgrave, with a possible move to Croydon after 3 months

Make your mark:

Anglicare Victoria are hiring to a fixed term full time position up to December 18th 2026. You will join the team at The Orange Door Belgrave to begin with. This role will work as part of an integrated team to provide specialist services to Adults Using Violence referred to The Orange Door.

This is primarily a phone-based role, where your practice skills are applied through conversation, risk assessment and planning. You will work collaboratively as part of an integrated practice approach to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns through the provision of:

• Screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions;
• Allocation services and coordination of referrals;
• Collaborative working with the Hub team to support integrated risk assessment and planning, including participating in case conferences, meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.

For more specific information, please review the Position Description available here:  Adults using Family Violence Practitioner - The Orange Door PD TOD E AW5 022025 V1.0 (4).pdf

The skills you will use day to day:

• Experience working with perpetrators of violence, men / fathers.
• Working through an intersectional lens.
• The ability to work with children and families and/or family violence where there are complex needs and risk issues.
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
• The ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach.
• The ability to recognise and identify limits of own expertise and to seek advice or refer clients to other specialists.
• Assessment skills, L17 referrals, Best Interests Case Practice Model and MARAM knowledge would be highly regarded.

Make a move:

• A salary starting at around 100,776 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHADS)
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Office location: Belgrave and Croydon
• 9am-5pm hours based at The Orange Door which makes your work/life more predictable.
• Support from Practice Leaders, Team Leaders and Senior Practitioners to support your growth and develop your skills.
• Fixed term to December 18th 2026. Full time hours. 9am-5pm. 
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate Certificates, and Master’s Degrees are required to work at The Orange Door. If you hold a Diploma, then you will need to complete further study and complete a higher level of education within the next 10 years.

The list of qualifications accepted is extensive. Please call or email if you are unsure whether your qualification meets the MMQ.

Make a move:

To apply please create a profile by clicking "apply now". Follow the instructions and make sure you attach an up to date resume and cover letter that describes your passion for the work in this area, ideally with a focus on your knowledge of and approach to working with those using violence.

To discuss the role in more detail or ask questions please reach out to Paul Ridley in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9412 6078 or email paul.ridley@anglicarevic.org.au 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.