Job Description
Are you passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing, or who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV)?
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Community Action Inc has a permanent Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner position available for commencement immediately within our Gympie Region Domestic and Family Violence Service (GRDFVS).
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
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The position is being offered as a part time permanent role (4 days per week- 30 hours) at SCHADS level 5.
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The DFV Practitioner is responsible for providing crisis intervention, including intake and assessment, crisis counselling and case management to victim-survivors in the Gympie region who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic and family violence (DFV). A key component of this position involves delivering the Embedded Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner Model at the Gympie Police Station.
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We value our staff and offer the following benefits:
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Tax free salary packaging (tax free - $15,900 living expenses and $2,650
meals/accommodation)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Long service leave after 5 years
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Ability to purchase additional leave
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Professional Support package
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Friendly and supportive workplace culture
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Mandatory Requirements:
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Police Check.
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Current Blue Card for child related employment.
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Current Driver's Licence.
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Eligibility to work in Australia.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field eg. Bachelor Psychology, Bachelor Counselling, Bachelor Human Services/Social Work Majoring in Counselling, or similar.
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A knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.
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Demonstrated experience working in the DFV sector.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of DFV on victim-survivors and the ability to respond effectively in a sensitive and confidential manner.
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Demonstrated understanding of safety issues for people affected by DFV, and staff assisting them.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legal processes and legislation relevant to DFV.
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Demonstrated understanding of the social, political and gendered nature of DFV from a feminist perspective.
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Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with workers from a range of sectors in order to achieve client outcomes.
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Demonstrated ability to work in crisis intervention and from a case management framework.
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Ability to work in a community-based organisation, to participate within a staff team in a collaborative and supportive manner, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
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High level intake and assessment interviewing skills.
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A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from our website:

📌 Dfv Practitioner (Gympie)
🏢 Community Action
📍 Gympie