Family Life - Transforming lives for stronger communities

Work locally in the Bayside Area and make a difference within our Community

Enjoy the benefits of flexible work through our Hybrid Working Model

Full-time, Fixed-term opportunity

Level 6 SCHADS Award $110,102.72 per annum + Generous Salary Packaging + Super

Family Life is a recognised Employer of Choice. Work with us and be part of our supportive, people-focused culture.

The Opportunity

The Specialist Family Violence Integrated Practitioner - CMCOP is a part-time, permanent role based at Frankston, Moorabbin, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Mentone, Ringwood, Dandenong, with flexibility for remote/online work as required – Bunurong and Wurundjeri Land.

This position provides high-quality, brief intervention services to adults using family violence who are subject to Counselling Orders issued by the Magistrates’ Court. Working within Family Life’s Men’s Support Services team, the Practitioner delivers MARAM-aligned risk assessment, safety planning, and individual therapeutic intervention to support clients’ accountability, insight, and readiness to engage in behaviour change interventions.

The role involves managing a caseload of diverse clients, developing tailored intervention plans, and providing counselling and psychoeducation to increase behavioural change readiness, address the use of violence and associated risk factors. The Practitioner liaises closely with the Magistrates’ Court, Family Safety Advocates and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed responses.

While the role primarily focuses on individual intervention, there may be opportunities to co-facilitate group-based sessions on an as-needed basis to support program delivery. The Practitioner also prepares timely reports for the Court and represents Family Life in revocation hearings, both online and in person (as required).

Key Responsibility Areas

Conduct comprehensive intake and assessment with clients referred by the Magistrates’ Court, including MARAM risk assessment and safety planning.

Utilise appropriate assessment tools to determine service suitability, identifying and managing risk effectively.

Manage a caseload of diverse adults using family violence who are subject to Court-mandated Counselling Orders.

Deliver tailored individual sessions incorporating psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour-change coaching.

Make referrals to relevant support services (AOD, mental health, family dispute resolution etc.) based on client needs.

Provide accurate, timely reports and Court documentation regarding attendance, breaches, and revocations.

Appear on behalf of Family Life before the Magistrates’ Court (online and in person as required).

Maintain compliance with all mandated Court requirements and deadlines.

Continuously review and update safety plans to prioritise the safety of victim-survivors, clients, and the community.

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated response.

Share risk and safety information in line with MARAM responsibilities.

Participate in reflective practice, supervision, and professional development activities.

Co-facilitate group interventions on an as-needed basis to support continuity of service.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a skilled and motivated practitioner with experience providing brief, individual interventions to adults using family violence within a legal or specialist family violence context. You demonstrate a sound understanding of the MARAM Framework, the gendered nature of family violence, and how trauma, mental health, and substance use intersect with violent behaviour.

You bring experience conducting comprehensive risk assessments, developing safety plans, and delivering therapeutic, psychoeducational, and motivational interventions that promote accountability and sustainable behaviour change. You are confident engaging clients subject to Counselling Orders, collaborating with the Magistrates’ Court, and working within a multi-agency environment to ensure coordinated and safe responses.

You are reflective, organised, and values-driven, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

You will demonstrate:

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related field (meeting Rec 209 minimum qualification requirements).

Proven experience in family violence case management or therapeutic intervention for adults using violence.

Comprehensive knowledge of MARAM, Safe and Together principles, and trauma-informed practice.

Demonstrated capacity to deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy).

Ability to navigate Court and Child Protection systems and manage complex family dynamics.

Excellent communication, collaboration and report-writing skills.

Resilience, curiosity and a growth mindset that supports continuous learning and adaptability.

Who we are

At Family Life, we believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and healthy family environment. Family Life is a specialist family services provider that has worked with children, families and communities for more than 50 years. Our vision is to work with clients and partners to create capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

We are known for our innovation and whole-of-community collective impact approach. Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships. We are proudly purpose-driven, independent and not for profit. We support our community through our specialist family services, community strengthening programs, a network of op shops, a vibrant engaged volunteer community and passionate skilled staff.

Working at Family Life is more than just a job

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the community in which you live a better place and working with others who feel the same way.

Additionally, you will have access to:

· Flexible Work Culture through our Hybrid Working Model

· Salary packaging (receive up to an extra $18,500 in tax-free pay per year)

· Paid Wellbeing Leave

· Paid Study Leave

· Additional Paid Leave for End of Year Closedown

· Purchased Annual Leave Scheme

· Rostered Day Off Scheme for Eligible Employees

· Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service for employees

How to Apply

You can view the full position description and submit your confidential application—including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria—via the Family Life Careers page.

For further information regarding the position please contact Michelle Rowe, Team Leader Men’s Support Services on (03) 8599 5433.

*We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out!

All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.

Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

Family Life is a trauma informed organisation and recognises the unique skills, contributions and insights that come from lived experience.

Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.