CareerPlan

Family Safety Contact Worker

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Support family safety contact work for affected family members of men attending the FVIP Men's Behaviour Change program by undertaking risk assessments, developing safety strategies, and providing crisis management and short-term counselling.

Role type

Senior IC family safety contact worker

Builds

Safety plans and support strategies for victims of family violence

Domain

Social work / Family violence intervention

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Individual counselling, comprehensive risk assessment, crisis management, group facilitation, report writing, engagement with vulnerable clients

Preferred skills

Experience with CALD backgrounds, complex case management

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing risk assessments for family members affected by family violence; Develop strategies to address identified risks; Provide crisis management and short-term counselling; Offer support and referrals to clients; Facilitate groups and workshops; Write reports

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC