Children's Specialist - Family Violence

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Australia's Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer refuge, children's and parenting services, counselling, support, men's programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, Family Violence.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Children's Specialist to coordinate the delivery of high quality child focused interventions and group work to infants, children and their mothers within The Salvation Army's Family Violence Services Northern Territory.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Fixed Term (until June 2026), Full-Time position based in Woodroffe, NT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

You will Successfully

• Provide therapeutic intervention support for children (including group work).
• Engage with children, through play assessing for development and cognitive milestones.
• Engage with mothers and children to conduct child specific risk assessment and risk management
• Provide authoritative direction to staff regarding children with particular focus on risk and trauma.
• Provide information and resources to families that is relevant, accurate, up to date and easy to understand.
• Work collaboratively with team members and external service providers to provide an integrated continuum of support to children.
• Assist case managers in developing child centred case plans and family case plans and referrals.
• Provide ongoing education and training to staff that is child focused, including strategies to rebuild the mother child bond.

You will have

• A valid and current Working with Children Clearance.
• Degree qualification in social work, welfare (social sciences), community development or related field.
• Membership with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc).
• Experience in service delivery with children and families who have experienced trauma.
• Experience with women and children who have experienced Family Violence.
• A strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.
• The ability and willingness to be on call.

​

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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 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 National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.