- Part Time (30.4 hrs per week), Fixed Term (until August 2027)
- Key role within the Therapeutic Services program.
- SCHADS Level 5 role + salary packaging + above award rates
At Thorne Harbour Health, we are a community-controlled organisation dedicated to improving the health, social and emotional wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ communities and people living with or affected by HIV.
We’re seeking an experienced Specialist Family Violence Practitioner/Case Manager to join our Therapeutic Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist, affirming family violence case management and support to LGBTQIA+ victim-survivors within a values-driven organisation committed to reducing stigma, discrimination and inequality.
About the role
Working within our Family Violence Services team, you’ll provide trauma-informed, client-centred case management and recovery support to LGBTQIA+ people experiencing family violence. You’ll
undertake comprehensive family violence risk assessments, develop safety plans, coordinate referrals, advocate for clients, and work collaboratively with internal and external services to deliver holistic, culturally safe support.
This role also contributes to strengthening best practice responses to family and sexual violence experienced by LGBTQIA+ communities.
What’s on offer
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 (pro-rata) + leave loading + superannuation, Thorne Harbour also pays above award. You’ll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing
up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.
About You
You are a compassionate
and experienced practitioner who is committed to delivering inclusive,
evidence-informed support. You’ll also bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline, with eligibility for professional registration or membership.
- Demonstrated experience providing specialist family violence case management.
- Strong knowledge of the MARAM Framework, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS).
- Experience conducting comprehensive family violence risk assessments and safety planning.
- Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A genuine commitment to working alongside LGBTQIA+ communities and people living with or affected by HIV.
Experience supporting people who use violence or Family Safety Advocacy experience will be highly
regarded.
About us
At Thorne Harbour Health, we combine community, care, and advocacy to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people and people living with or affected by HIV.
We are a proudly community-led organisation built on over 40 years of activism and care — where your lived experience and identity are valued and celebrated.
For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, visit our website:
https://thorneharbour.org/about/work/
Inclusion Matters
We strongly encourage applications from people who are:
- Part of the LGBTQI+ community
- Living with HIV
- From culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- First Nations people
- People with disability
For further enquiries, please contact Vincent S – Program Manager, Family Violence Services
on 03 9865 6700 or via email – vincent.s@thorneharbour.org
How to apply
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be submitted via the listing in Employment Hero.
Applications close on Tuesday 14 July 2026
Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.
