Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner - Emerald

Are you a committed domestic violence response professional passionate about making change? Are you ready to reignite your work-life, enjoying an intense sense of professional satisfaction while being provided with a healthy work-life balance that prioritises your self-care and wellbeing?

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Empowering Careers, Inspiring Success!

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Permanent full-time opportunity

Annual salary range $92279.00 to $$99294.00(depending on qualifications and experience) + superannuation + generous salary sacrificing option.

Subsidised professional supervision + ongoing training and professional development opportunities

We are on the lookout for someone with proven experience working within the domestic and family violence space, with the demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and work collaboratively within diverse teams. Our ideal candidate will also have a comprehensive knowledge of the issues affecting families and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

Given the nature of the role, we understand that maintaining a healthy work-life balance and excellent self-care practice is vital. Emerald, Central Queensland truly is the perfect location to base yourself when work-life balance and self-care are top priorities – With pristine natural attractions like Carnarvon Gorge, Lake Maraboon, and the Sapphire Gemfields, the Central Queensland Highlands is perfect for those who love being outdoors. Imagine weekends hiking, fishing, camping, horse riding, or exploring off-road trails. Emerald has a vibrant community life with sporting and recreation clubs, churches, and retail centres. Immerse yourself in local culture with artisan markets, country race days and rodeos that celebrate our outback heritage.

Should you need to balance your new country lifestyle with a shot of city living from time to time, Queensland’s beautiful capital Brisbane is only a 90-minute plane ride away. With modern sporting and recreational facilities, good schools and plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants, Emerald is an ideal place to raise a family or simply to enjoy a quiet life on your own. If you’re not already a part of our community – we’d love for you to join us!

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If this sounds like an opportunity you'd like to pursue, read on!

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The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way. This is an exciting time to be joining our team as we embark on this innovative journey towards enhancing services for our region.

About the Role

The Domestic Family Violence Practitioner aims to support the safety and wellbeing of Women and Children experiencing and affected by Family and Domestic Violence though a variety of supports using a case management framework. Services are delivered in alignment with the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Investment Specifications.

In addition to Case Management, support Workers may also provide court support.

The Specific services to be delivered either in individual or group settings generally include:

            • Undertaking a risk assessment and develop a safety plan (potentially including identifying strategies to escape and protect children);

            • Developing a case plan including goals;

            • Undertaking activities to support including, seeking refuge, preparation, or applications for DV orders;

            • Support Clients to access services via appropriate referrals;

            • Assist with accessing home security safety upgrades;

            • Court support; and

            • Advocacy.

 What We're Looking For

            • Minimum three years’ experience within community / human services sector;

            • Case management experience; and

            • Current C class Driver’s license (QLD).

Desirable- Degree in Community and Human Services.

Flexibility to travel locally within the designated region.

In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate:

• High level of organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficient planning, prioritisation, and delivery of tasks;
• High level communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, external stakeholders and diverse teams;
• Demonstrated ability to follow, implement and communicate intake processes and systems clearly to all relevant parties;
• Sound understanding of confidentiality practices within Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence legislation;
• Demonstrated ability to work within legal limitations relating to confidentiality and privacy;
• Sound knowledge of issues affecting families and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm;
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and accountability;
• High level of competency in conducting client assessments for safety and risk;
• Developing knowledge of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory as it relates to domestic and family violence within family systems; and
• Sound ICT skills to support documentation, communication, and reporting.

Please note that CatholicCare Central Queensland does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, a NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

 Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, shortlisting and interviews may occur throughout the advertising period.

 What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives.