Integrated Practice Leader, Family Violence

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Full Time, Permanent role
• Broadmeadows office on Wurrundjeri Country
• $129K + Super and Salary Packaging

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven Integrated Practice Leader to join our Family Violence Program within The Orange Door – Hume Moreland.

This pivotal role provides expert practice leadership across a multi‑agency, integrated service system responding to family violence, child and family vulnerability, and people using violence. Working closely with another IPL, Practice Leaders, Team Leaders and the Hub Manager, you will strengthen high‑quality, safe and coordinated practice across The Orange Door workforce.

You will draw on multiple practice frameworks including MARAM, Safe and Together, Best Interests, trauma‑informed and child‑centred practice, with a strong focus on intersectionality, inclusion and human rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice leadership and secondary consultation on complex and high‑risk matters
• Strengthen integrated, collaborative and evidence‑based practice across The Orange Door
• Build workforce capability through mentoring, coaching, reflective practice and professional development
• Support quality assurance, risk assessment and risk management aligned with legislation and practice frameworks
• Contribute to the development of a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and specialist services

What You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced and credible practice leader with a strong family violence background who thrives in integrated, multi‑agency environments. You bring deep practice wisdom, sound judgement and a calm, inclusive leadership style.

• Minimum two years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience working in Orange Doors/Matrix model
• Strong understanding of family violence dynamics, trauma, child development and the legal context
• In‑depth knowledge of MARAM, the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, and the Child, Youth and Families Act 2007
• Proven ability to embed intersectional and inclusive practice, including with LGBTIQA+ communities
• Experience building workforce capability through practice leadership, mentoring and coaching
• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence sector or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements. Please see https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners for further information.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

• $15,900 pa and Salary Packaging
• Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

Interested?

Apply with you resume and cover letter addressing the experience and the key selection criteria by 11pm Monday 4 May 2026.

Any questions regarding the role please contact Catalina Rua, Senior Manager 0400 248 228

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9392.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.