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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.  

About the role

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children affected by family and domestic violence, this is your opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to their safety, well-being, and long-term recovery. The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides essential services, including refuge, counselling, parenting support, and therapeutic interventions, to help children and families rebuild their lives.

As a Child Case Worker, you will work within a trauma-informed framework, applying your expertise in case management and therapeutic support. You will collaborate with the specialist family violence team to deliver holistic and confidential support, reduce safety risks, and advocate for children's rights.

This fixed-term, part-time role (hours negotiable) offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while receiving competitive salary conditions in line with the SCHADS Award, Level 5.

You will successfully

• The Child Case worker applies an intersectional feminist analysis and deep understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, works with clients’ strengths, and utilises their expertise in case management and/or therapeutic models, skills, techniques, and modalities.

• Providing holistic case management support and facilitate therapeutic interventions for children who have experienced family violence in coordination with the specialist FV case management team and Children’s Therapeutic Practitioner

• Provide professional and confidential support children who have experienced or are experiencing family violence, in order to effectively reduce risks to their safety and enable their long-term recovery

• Use professional risk assessment and best practice in safety planning in line with the FV Stream protocols, procedures and clinical governance framework.

• Engage appropriate risk management follow-up as required.

You will have (Requisite Skills & Qualifications)

• Degree qualification in social work, psychology and/ or counselling

• Be a member and registered with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc)

• Experience in counselling children and families who have experienced trauma

• Experience with women and children who have experienced family violence.

• Strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.

• Relevant child protection requirements are obtained – NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 

• Flexible working conditions 

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits 

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme  

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes  

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; 

• Opportunity for career development; 

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution  

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration