Support Families to Build Safer Futures

Are you passionate about creating safer futures for women and children impacted by family violence? Meli is seeking a Family Violence Case Worker to deliver tailored case management, risk assessments, and outreach support across the Barwon region.

You will work within a structural feminist framework, providing high-quality interventions that priorities safety, recovery, and empowerment. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference through both individual support and group facilitation.

About the Role

As a Family Violence Case Worker, you will:

Conduct comprehensive risk and safety assessments using the MARAM framework and develop case plans for women and children experiencing family violence.

Provide case management and outreach services for a caseload of low to medium complexity, including home visits and community-based support.

Collaborate with internal teams and external services such as Police, Courts, and family violence agencies to provide integrated support.

Facilitate and co-facilitate educational and therapeutic groups for women and children.

Maintain accurate case notes, assessments, and reporting in line with agency standards and professional requirements.

This role requires empathy, strong case practice skills, and a commitment to empowering families to rebuild their lives safely.

Position Details

• 1x Full time, ongoing position and;
• 1x Full time, 12 month Fixed term position available
• $97,614 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.meli.org.au/careers/

Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

• Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.

What We're Looking For

We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have:

• Holds a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
• Have been employed in the specialist family violence workforce before 1 July 2021 with continuous services (has not had a break from this work for more than 4 years), or
• Brings significant cultural knowledge or lived experience and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or
• Holds at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or hold a related qualification and is working towards a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification

• Holds a relevant degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioural science, Criminology, or a related discipline and is willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications. Or meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Family Violence Practitioners by meeting one of the below:
• An understanding of the gendered nature of family violence and the impact upon women, children, and families.
• Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management crisis intervention and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children.
• Ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive practice in relation to family violence, inclusive of the needs of Indigenous and CALD communities.
• Capacity to facilitate therapeutic or educational support groups for women and children in relation to family violence.
• Strong intellectual, analytical, and observational abilities combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in writing, to support program development, data collecting, assessment, and key stakeholder engagement

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people in our care.

Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce.

Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above. Applications close 11:59pm Monday 12 May 2025

For more information about the position please contact Kristy Berryman, Manager Family Violence on 0455 510 993.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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