
Family Violence Worker
3 weeks ago
- Work as an effective member of a professional team in the provision of services to Adults, Children and Young People affected by family violence as part of the multidisciplinary Family Violence Service established through the Government's Safe at Home initiative.
- Provide specialist services to adults, children and young people affected by family violence in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
- Provide programs that incorporate multi-level assessments and interventions and address the needs of adults, children and young people affected by family violence.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family violence and its impact on adults, children and young people.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults, children and young people with complex needs and apply appropriate models of intervention, including the developmental needs of children and young people.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative, work with general supervision and seek guidance as appropriate.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise and monitor a busy workload while providing a high standard of client care.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form, and liaise effectively with clients, carers and other staff and stakeholders.
The Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) offers a specialised counselling and support to assist adults, children and young people, children who have experienced family violence. This service is part of the Safe at Home service system, with a strong focus on the safety and well-being of victim survivors of family violence.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.
- notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2
$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association
- Current Working with Children Registration
- Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
- Current Driver's Licence
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- Family Violence Worker - ACYPP HP1-2
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Nicole Mainwaring
Statewide Manager FVCSS
Phone number:
Email address:
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