Family Violence Children's Worker, Safe at Home

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people impacted by family violence.

Join Meli’s Safe at Home program and be part of a compassionate, collaborative, whole-of-family response that places children’s safety, voice and recovery at the centre of practice. Working alongside dedicated professionals, you will play a critical role in ensuring children’s experiences are heard, understood and reflected in every aspect of intervention and support.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your specialist knowledge of child development, trauma and family violence to a dynamic and values-driven organisation committed to strengthening communities. Through therapeutic engagement, collaborative practice and evidence-informed approaches, you will contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families—supporting healing, enhancing safety, and fostering resilience. If you are passionate about advocating for children and creating safer futures, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Family Violence Children’s Worker, you will:

• Deliver child-centred, trauma-informed assessment, safety planning and therapeutic support to children and young people impacted by family violence
• Contribute specialist children’s expertise to integrated risk assessment, case management and whole-of-family interventions alongside Safe at Home practitioners
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate therapeutic care plans that prioritise children’s safety, wellbeing and recovery
• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary partners to strengthen parenting capacity, amplify children’s voices, and support safe, sustainable outcomes

Position Details

• Part time, Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
• 0.6 FTE working 22.8 hours per week
• $110,379 p/a (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

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:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, family therapy, child and youth studies, or a related human services or behavioural science discipline, and meeting the minimum mandatory qualifications for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners as defined by Safe and Equal Victoria (and relevant funding bodies).
• Demonstrated experience providing therapeutic counselling or casework to children and young people impacted by family violence, including play‑based, creative and/or child inclusive practice, and working collaboratively with parents/carers to strengthen child safety and wellbeing.
• Strong knowledge of child development, complex trauma and the impacts of family violence on children, with well‑developed skills in professional judgement, ethical and reflective practice, documentation, and working within legislative, policy and information‑sharing frameworks.

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.

How to Apply

We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form. Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 5^th June 2026.

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

Join Our Commitment

Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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 recruitment@meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you.

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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