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Principal Practitioner - Centre of Excellence (Family Violence Crisis Response)

23/02/2026
21/03/2026
$160,000.00 - $180,000.00
Permanent - Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria
Community Services and Development

Safe Steps is the only 24/7, family violence response centre in Victoria, providing a “state-wide entry point” for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Services include information and referral, crisis response, specialist family violence risk assessment, safety planning, Webchat, and access to supported crisis accommodation.

Our vision is safety, support and respect for all victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

Our practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence. We provide services to all victim-survivors and recognise that most of our work is dedicated to the needs of women and children which reflects the gendered nature of domestic and family violence.

Job Description


THE ROLE

Safe Steps is seeking an accomplished and visionary clinical leader to step into the role of Principal Practitioner – Centre of Excellence.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior role is responsible for leading clinical governance, practice quality, supervision frameworks, and sector representation to ensure Safe Steps remains at the forefront of contemporary family violence crisis response.

This is a unique opportunity to influence practice excellence across a statewide service while contributing to system reform and innovation.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead clinical governance and high-risk clinical oversight across Safe Steps services
  • Drive quality improvement and evidence-informed practice initiatives
  • Develop and oversee clinical supervision and reflective practice models
  • Strengthen workforce capability through training and professional development
  • Monitor performance, KPIs and service quality standards
  • Prepare strategic reports and briefings for the CEO and Board
  • Represent Safe Steps in sector forums and contribute to system-wide reform
  • Manage and supervise the Centre of Excellence leadership team 

 

Desired Skills and Experience

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Psychology, Social Work or Counselling) meeting REC 209 requirements
  • Formal accreditation and experience in clinical supervision
  • Extensive senior experience in specialist family violence service delivery
  • Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to lead clinical governance models and quality frameworks
  • Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, including senior government relationships
  • Proven leadership in building workforce capability and embedding best practice
  • Ability to prepare strategic, evidence-informed board papers and briefings
  • Alignment with Safe Steps’ values and trauma-informed practice
  • Current Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a National Police Check.

 

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 + superannuation

Salary packaging available

Hybrid working arrangements

 

WHY JOIN US?

Make a meaningful impact supporting victim-survivors of family violence

Lead practice excellence in Victoria’s only 24/7 family violence response centre

Access generous salary packaging benefits.

Be part of an organisation committed to integrity, inclusion and social justice.

 

INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY!

If this sounds like the role for you then click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

Your application will NOT be considered unless you provide a cover letter and a Resume.

 

Safe Steps is an organisation committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, all ages, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with a diversity of experiences. 

 

 
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