Alexis North West Team Leader
The Salvation Army Australia
Sunshine, VIC, Australia
Full-Time
$15,900
OfficeManager
Number of Positions Available:
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.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army delivers specialist family violence responses that prioritise the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and children while holding people who use violence accountable. The Alexis Family Violence Response Model (A‑FVRM) is a jointly designed initiative between The Salvation Army and Victoria Police, providing an integrated,risk‑informed,whole‑of‑familyresponse tohigh‑riskfamily violence. This role is critical in ensuring safe,high‑quality,evidence‑informedpractice across theNorth‑Westregion.
About the role
As theAlexisNorth‑WestTeam Leader, this is your opportunity to provide operational leadership, clinical supervision, and practice oversight for a multidisciplinary team delivering the Alexis Family Violence Response Model. You will guide practitioners working with both victim survivors (VS) and persons using violence (PUV), ensuringtimely,risk‑informedresponses and strong collaboration with the Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) and sector partners.
Reporting to theSenior Manager – Integrated Men’s Services, this is fixed-term full-time position, contracted for 12 months, based onsite in Sunshine, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation isin accordance withthe Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) Level 7.
How you will make an impact
Lead service delivery by overseeingday‑to‑dayA‑FVRM operations, ensuring inclusive,accessibleand responsive services forhigh‑riskclients.
Ensureevidence‑basedpractice through robust risk assessment, risk management, safetyplanningandaccountability‑focusedinterventions.
Provide team leadership & supervision including coaching, reflective practice, performancemanagementand practitioner capability development.
Manage risk, safety & quality by monitoring service risks, overseeing incident responses, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strengthen partnerships through collaboration with Police, Courts, Child Protection, housing,healthand community organisations to support integrated pathways.
What you will bring
Tertiary qualifications inSocial Work, Psychology or equivalent, aligned with Mandatory Minimum Qualifications for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners.
Demonstrated experienceleading frontline family violence services, including supervision and operational management.
Specialist family violence practice capability, includingrisk assessment, risk management, safety planning, and interventions with both VS and PUV.
Strong liaison,negotiationand stakeholder engagement skills across multiple service systems.
Experience working withtrauma, complex risk, andhigh‑pressureenvironments.
ProficiencyinMicrosoft Officeand client management systems.
A currentWorkingWithChildren Check (Employee)
A current VictorianDriver’s Licence.
What we offer
Eligible employees can access a meaningful and supportive employment experience, including:
Salary packaging up to$15,900tax‑free+$2,650 meal entertainmentbenefit.
Generous paid parental leave andpurchasedleave options.
Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
Access toEAP, wellbeing initiatives, andFitness Passport.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander supports includingBurraBurraNetwork, Cultural Events, andSorry Business & Ceremonial Leave(up to 10 days).
Ongoingtraining and developmentopportunities.
Apurpose‑drivencareer that creates meaningful and sustainable social impact.
Enquiries Only: To request a copy of the Position Description please contact Lauren Chisholm via Lauren.Chisholm@salvationarmy.org.au.
How to apply
Ifyou’repassionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, pleasesubmityourresumeandcover letterdetailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together, we can build a safer and more empowered future for women and children.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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