Adults Using Family Violence Practice Leader- Brimbank Melton

Practice Leader – Adults Using Family Violence (Fixed-Term)
Be part of a team that leads and influence practice outcomes at the forefront of Victoria’s family violence response within the Orange Door at Brimbank Melton.

• Location: Sunsine/Melton
• Employment Type: Full-Time- Fixed Term.

About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team on a fixed term basis as the Practice Leader – Adults Using Family Violence within the state's specialist family violence service. The Orange Door provides a first response to individuals seeking assistance for family violence and child wellbeing concerns.

While the primary focus of this role is working with people using violence, Orange Door practitioners work from an integrated practice approach that also supports victim survivors and children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based practice

• Provide consultation on cases involving adults who use family violence

• Promote and maintain best practice standards

• Collaborate with the Hub Leadership Team to drive outcomes

About You:
You are passionate about supporting and developing high-quality practice within a multidisciplinary team. You have demonstrated experience working in a family violence setting and bring a strong understanding of the dynamics of family violence, risk assessment, and integrated practice.

Position Description

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference to the community and supporting those impacted by family violence we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: at 11:59pm on 15 August 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Mark Stephenson (Mark.Stephenson@wh.org.au). 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

Western Health