Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Practice Lead
6 days ago
Full Time Permanent Contract
Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
$124,156 - $131,215 p.a.
- Change lives, starting with your own
- Grow your career using diverse and challenging skills
About the role
The Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Practice Lead is responsible for providing Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence expertise in relation to the delivery of services, professional development and clinical education to staff, and representation to the Family Safety Framework for Congress. This position will also assist with the implementation of the Risk Assessment and Management Framework at Congress.
This position is a critical contributor to Congress clients and remote communities.
The ideal candidate will be a person with:
- A four-year undergraduate qualification or Master's degree in Social Work (or equivalent) recognised or accredited by the AASW (or equivalent), with considerable experience in practice.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding about family, domestic, and sexual violence.
- Demonstrated ability in delivering social work and other intervention in relation to family, domestic, and sexual violence.
- Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, both orally and in writing and be willing to discuss and demonstrate own knowledge and skills with work colleagues.
- Competency in providing professional development, clinical education, and clinical supervision in relation to family, domestic, and sexual violence to a multidisciplinary team.
- Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia's history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into practice.
- Current NT Driver's Licence or the ability to transfer from another State/Territory.
- Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
- (Desirable criteria) Is of Aboriginal descent and identifies as an Aboriginal person, and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
What we offer:
Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:
Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
For more information on the position please contact Acting Senior Manager - Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Reece Cossar on
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.
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