Groups Practitioner (Social Work) - SECASA
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Support the planning, facilitation and evaluation of group programs across both service streams.
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Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based and evidence-based therapeutic interventions within a structured group setting.
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Contribute to program development, participant preparation and post-group review.
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Ensure group delivery is responsive, culturally safe and aligned with best practice.
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Apply knowledge of complex trauma in supporting children, young people and adults.
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Work collaboratively with clients, families and key agencies in line with legislative and professional requirements.
About Us
South East Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA) is a specialist program of Monash Health, delivering critical services across Melbourne’s south-eastern metropolitan region, the Mornington Peninsula, and the Greater Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey areas.
SECASA provides comprehensive support to victim/survivors of sexual assault and family violence, their families and supporters, as well as specialist services for children and young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours. We are also committed to community education, professional training, and social planning initiatives that contribute to the prevention of violence and the promotion of safer communities.
Our multidisciplinary services are delivered across multiple locations including Dandenong, Cranbourne, Frankston, McCrae, Hastings, Pakenham and East Bentleigh, with a dedicated Crisis Care Unit based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton. SECASA is committed to helping people of all gender identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, religions, ages and physical abilities. This includes trans, gender diverse and non-binary people of all gender identities and expressions as well as cisgender women and men. We respect and celebrate the diversity within our communities and workplace and recognise that people may use different terms to describe their identity and experiences.
About You
You are a compassionate and skilled clinician with experience working with adults, children and young people impacted by sexual assault and/or family violence. You bring a strong understanding of complex trauma and feel confident delivering therapeutic interventions within a group setting.
Qualification & licence requirements are as per the supportive documentation below.
In Return
As a valued member of the SECASA Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
- Clinical training and professional development - opportunities that support your growth and development within the service.
- Supervision - Access to expert supervision, clinical review and case consultation support.
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Amanda Parkinson, Acting Manager Clinical Services SECASA, on 0407 325 458.
Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 10 March 2026