JOB DESCRIPTION

• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Location: Location: Mparntwe (Alice Springs), NT
• Salary: $103,172 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Join Mission Australia as a Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Lead and play a vital role in supporting Participants and their families to live safer and more secure lives.

In this critical and rewarding role, you will work across multiple programs and sites, providing specialist guidance and hands-on support to Participants experiencing or at risk of family, domestic, and sexual violence. You will use your expertise to assess risk, create safety plans, and coordinate care while connecting Participants with the right services and resources.

You will also contribute to strengthening programs, building strong partnerships with colleagues and community stakeholders, and sharing your knowledge to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and children.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide expert advice and guidance to program teams and Participants on family, domestic, and sexual violence matters, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Work directly with Participants and families experiencing FDSV, supporting their safety, stability, and wellbeing through person-centred case management.
• Collaborate with case managers and frontline staff to build knowledge and skills in responding to FDSV and supporting Participants effectively.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain resources, training, and programs that increase understanding of FDSV for staff, Participants, and the community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and community stakeholders to enhance outcomes for Participants.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program outcomes, contributing to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant frameworks and legislation.
• Advocate for Participants’ needs, represent Mission Australia at interagency meetings, and participate in community networks to strengthen partnerships and supports.

Requirements for success

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community services, or a related field, with experience in family, domestic, and sexual violence.
• Strong knowledge of FDSV dynamics, drivers, and impacts, including trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and intersectional approaches.
• Experience in providing person-centred case management and developing safety plans for Participants experiencing complex needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multi-site programs, building relationships with internal teams, Participants, and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering training, workshops, or resources to build staff and community capacity in responding to FDSV.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to team members.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including experience with administrative tasks, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Essential certifications: Working with Children Check, valid Driver’s License, and current First Aid and CPR.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you