Court Support Practitioner

6 days ago


Logan Central, Australia Archdiocese of Brisbane Full time
  • Increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 with salary packaging
  • Excellent opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
  • Supporting families and individuals during times of change or crisis.

The Organisation:
Centacare Family and Relationship Services (CFRS) is a non-profit community organisation that supports the strengthening of family and community relationships, particularly where there is vulnerability and disadvantage.  Our services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Court Support Practitioner to join our team in Beenleigh Local Court. The position is for a full-time role however part time proposals would also be considered.
 
  Key Duties:

  • Ongoing Court support: helping clients understand the Court processes, assisting with any private DFV applications, support within the Court room, and assisting applicants in understanding the Magistrate, as well as the legal wording.
  • Conducting risk assessment and making appropriate referrals including DFV specialist support, legal advice and other as required
  • Working closely with all Court stakeholders

  
Skills and Experience:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science from a recognised institution (including eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA) are essential for this position.
  • Well-developed understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act, as well as the issues and the impacts on families engaged in these systems
  • Demonstrated articulation of a well-developed practice framework for domestic and family violence and its nexus with child safety, family law, mental health
  • Experience in intake, risk assessment, case management and referral pathways crisis intervention, DVO assistance and safety planning
  • Well-developed written work including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills
  • Highly effective communication with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to advocate for our clients’ needs with other statutory organisations/ departments.
  • Have a high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
  • Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.
  • Knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of brief solution-focused counselling for women impacted by domestic and family violence;

  
Essential requirements for the role:

  • Relevant Tertiary qualifications are essential
  • Have a current Blue Card – or be eligible to apply;
  • Have a current driver’s licence;
  • Provide a current Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check or successfully pass one;
  • Have working rights in Australia

 
Why Work for us?

We offer a competitive remuneration on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, at level 5. Salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay by up to $15,900.

How to apply

Click APPLY and submit a cover letter that clearly addresses the above listed skills, experience and essential criteria, as well as a copy of your current résumé. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Jan Squires, Area Manager via: jan.squires@bne.centacare.net.au.

Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received. 
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults



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