Job DescriptionIn this full-time, permanent, you'll work as a part of our DFSV Support Counsellor/Women's Advocate Service team in Mt Isa/Gulf region to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.
You will be travelling between the Gulf communities of Doomadgee, Normanton and Mornington Island providing therapeutic support and advocacy.You will make a difference by:Providing therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced domestic, family or sexual assault and/or violence, from first disclosure to investigation and criminal prosecution.Undertaking evidence-based and trauma focused assessments, case formulation, goal setting, counselling, advocacy, group work and crisis responseWorking collaboratively with the client and key agencies (non-statutory and statutory) to advocate for, assess and respond to identified riskProviding advocacy and support for people, as agreed by them within the broader service system including police, judicial, medical, educational, child protection and community servicesAssisting in the delivery of community education and professional trainingProviding coaching and advice to other internal colleagues.Providing support for the Men's Behavioural Change Program Victim/SurvivorsA place to feel valued:Your deep expertise in supporting people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence will be invaluable.
You'll work in partnership with a team that includes Family Support Specialists, Children's Counsellor, community and other service providers to support the recovery, healing and restoration journey of young people and adults accessing the service.This role requires:Providing therapeutic interventions to people who have experienced domestic, family or sexual assault and/or violence, from first disclosure to investigation and criminal prosecution.Undertaking evidence-based and trauma focused assessments, case formulation, goal setting, counselling, advocacy, group work and crisis responseWorking collaboratively with the client and key agencies (non-statutory and statutory) to advocate for,



assess and respond to identified riskProviding advocacy and support for people, as agreed by them within the broader system including police, judicial, medical, educational, child protection and community servicesAssisting in the delivery of community education and professional trainingProviding coaching and advice to other internal colleagues.Providing support for the Men's Behavioural Change Program Victim/SurvivorsA place to belong:At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people.
Our workforce is approximately 600 people robust, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do.
We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team.
We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, includingWork EnvironmentAward rate salary (currently Level 5.1 currently $***** per hour) plus access full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
Remote Benefits: generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary, up to 5 weeks' annual leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum - excludes FIFO arrangementsOpportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different wayIndividual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career developmentInternal employment and development opportunitiesExtra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimumSupport for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing ProgramCelebrate and feel supported in your diversity.
We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want!).
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
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📌 Senior Practitioner- Dfsv Support Counsellor/Women'S Advocate (Mount Isa)
🏢 Live North West QLD
📍 Mount Isa