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• Permanent | Full Time
• Salary: $87K + Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Moreton Bay QLD 4508
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Ready to make a significant difference every day? We’re seeking a full-time Specialist in Domestic and Family Violence to join our energetic and supportive team In this role, your expertise will shine as you work closely with families to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable positive change. You’ll play a crucial role in improving family dynamics and reducing reliance on child protection systems.

The Intensive Family Support service is an early intervention and prevention intensive family support service for families with children aged 0-18 who are at risk of entry into Child Safety Services under the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. Its primary purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children. Mission Australia provides this service in three Queensland locations - Inala/Goodna, Caboolture/Deception Bay and Ipswich.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide expert advice and leadership in D&FV practice to a team of practitioners working within a matrix team structure.
• Sharing your specialist knowledge and skills within the DFV sector to support and upskill your team members
• Engaging with families and collaborating with them to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes
• Undertaking case management including assessments, reviews, reporting and administration
• Developing and building effective relationships within the community sector, government and non-government services

Requirements for Success

• A background working in the child protection field, with specialist knowledge of domestic and family violence
• Acting as a subject-matter expert in the field of DFV
• Providing specialist consultation and support for escalated or complex cases
• Crisis management skills including the ability to quickly and effectively assess risk and safety with a DFV lens
• Case management from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and family-focused framework
• Ability to engage, establish rapport and work respectfully families with different backgrounds and different needs
• Dedication to work within professional boundaries, integrity and ethical standards
• Great time management, prioritisation and ability to work within time-frames while balancing your case load

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you