AUFV Intake and Assessment Practitioner

• Casual opportunities available!
• Located in: Frankston
• Classification: Community Development Worker Class 2A Year 1 - Year 11 (XV10 - ON14)* plus super or Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (SC21 - SC24)*plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. 

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.  

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.  

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. 

The Team & Role 

Join Bayside Health's Family Violence Program as an AUFV Intake and Assessment Practitioner within The Orange Door, the state's integrated intake, assessment and referral service. Based at the Frankston Orange Door site, you will support children, victim survivors and adults using family violence (AUFV), with a focus on enhancing the safety of women and children. Using MARAM Practice Guides and assessment tools, you will manage a clinical caseload, undertake intake and assessment of high-risk family violence cases, assess risk posed by adults using violence, and facilitate referrals to Men's Behaviour Change Programs and other support services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a coordinated response for families experiencing family violence and those requiring support to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and families.
 

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Skills & Experience Required 

• Highly developed interpersonal skills. This should include excellent written and verbal communications skills and proficient skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Relevant qualification in Social Sciences or related fields.
• Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
• Two or more years post-qualifying professional experience

Benefits  

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking  
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 

Next Steps 

For role specific information, please contact Kara Hanson at ***********************

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at **************************************** or ************ (option 1). 

The role ceases advertising on 29 October 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to ***************************************************>   
Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.    

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: ********************************************************************************************** refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: *********************************************************************************** is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.   

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.