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TRAK Forward works with adult and children victim-survivors of Family Violence; TRAK Forward will offer a range of both joint and separate therapeutic interventions, using a trauma-informed, phased based treatment framework to aid families in their recovery journey  as recommended by the Family Violence Royal Commission. The Inner Gippsland TRAK Forward program is delivered through a partnership of agencies comprising of Anglicare Victoria, The Salvation Army and Windermere.  

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position: 

Join a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team of professionals with a focus on recovery and healing for victim survivors of family violence. You will use a trauma-informed, phased based treatment framework to support families to ensure recovery includes safety, empowerment and connection.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need: 

• A relevant tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, and/or related behavioural sciences at with substantial experience, post graduate qualification or associate diploma with substantial experience, attained through previous appointments, service and/or study with a combination of experience, expertise, and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.
  • − Based on specific Program requirements qualifications may need to align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Workers (Recommendation 209) or you are committed to working towards obtaining the required qualifications. Where this is a requirement, it will be clearly started in the recruitment advertisement for the role.

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.

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Senior Practitioner - Adults, Adolescents and Children PD FV E AW6 062023 V1.1 (3).pdf

For further enquiries contact: Peta Speight - 0428 860 342

Applications close: Sunday July 26th 

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early. We may also be able to negotiate part-time positions for the right applicant.

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.