DFV Practitioner

Overview

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Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation providing services to the entire community. The organisation operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year. Client-centred care and ongoing service improvements underpin safety, quality and effectiveness as well as client and staff satisfaction.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner to join our team on the Sunshine Coast for a permanent, full-time position. The role involves working across state funded domestic violence programs, providing intake, counselling, court support and group work to individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence. Some colocation with Queensland Police may be required depending on operational needs. You will partner with victim survivors using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to support and empower them to thrive in a future free of violence and abuse.

Key Duties

• Completing client intakes, including initial risk assessment and safety planning.
• Provision of domestic and family violence counselling, psychoeducation, and group work.
• Supporting clients attending court in relation to domestic and family violence matters.
• Helping individuals identify goals and immediate needs to increase safety, agency, and autonomy.
• Advocating on behalf of clients, making referrals, assessing eligibility for safety upgrades and other practical support.
• Participating in meetings and liaising with local stakeholders, e.g., Police, Child Safety, Corrections and Housing.

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act and their impacts on families engaged in these systems.
• Well-developed practice framework and ability to articulate it effectively.
• Minimum of two years' experience in intake, risk assessment, safety planning, court support, psychoeducation, referral pathways, DVO assistance and group work.
• Experience in trauma-informed care, crisis triage, and risk management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage confronting situations.
• Strong written work, including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advocate for clients with statutory organisations.
• Professional integrity when working with clients, colleagues and community stakeholders.
• Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science and eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA (mandatory).
• Current QLD Working with Children Check or willingness to apply.
• Evidence of Australian Work Rights.
• Current Police Check (within the last three months).
• A current driver's licence.

Why Work for Us

We offer competitive remuneration (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 5). Salary packaging options are available to increase take-home pay by up to $15,900.

Apply Now

If you're ready to be part of a team that cares deeply about community connection and empowerment, submit your cover letter and resume today. Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. Referee checks and criminal history screening are conducted during recruitment, and employees must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.

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