Sexual Assault Line

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia DVConnect Full time

Description

**Temporary contract until 30/06/2025 | IMMEDIATE START | 2 x shifts per fortnight (MON & WED 15:30 - 23:30) | In-office, Brisbane City**

**About the role**

As a **Sexual Assault Line - Response and Connection Practitioner**, you will provide high quality phone-based support to individuals within Queensland who been impacted by sexual violence. The key responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to;
- provide immediate emotional support, information and appropriate referral pathways.
- book follow-up appointments for specialist counselling.
- where appropriate, complete basic risk assessment and safety planning.
- ensure all case notes are accurate and detailed.
- manage down-time (time in-between calls) effectively.

**Role requirements**
- Completed tertiary qualification in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Human Services, or other relevant fields acceptable by DVConnect
- At least 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable client groups, particularly those affected by domestic, family and/or sexual violence. Other relevant experiences may be considered. Provide emotional support, information, and referrals using an inclusive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach.
- Strong understanding of the gendered nature, effects, causes, and dynamics of domestic, family, and sexual violence.e.
- Provide supportive and culturally safe spaces for diverse groups, including First Nations peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a diagnosed disability, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
- Ability to accurately type case notes during calls while ensuring database integrity and precision.

**Remuneration**
- SCHADS 4 ($43.51 - $46.81 p/hr) + shift loading + 11.5%super
- Receive best-practice clinical supervision, supportive 1:1 catch-ups with your dedicated Team Leader, call coaching and on-shift support.
- Free professional and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for personal and work-related issues through EAP Brisbane.
- Work-life balance.
- Regular staff wellness activities.

**Conditions of Employment**
- You must currently hold or be willing to obtain a Queensland (P) BlueCard.
- You must be willing to complete a National Crime Check (NCC) facilitated by DV Connect.
- Hold a valid photo ID.
- Right to work in Australia.

Interviews will be held via Teams from 12/05/2025 - 14/05/2025.
- DVConnect is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and therefore, support their right of self-determination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation etc. are recognised and celebrated._

Role Type

On-site - Contract - Part-time - Bachelor Degree

Pay Rate

43 AUD - 45 AUD (Hour)

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