Domestic Violence Worker

• Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable community members as our next Domestic Violence Worker
• Competitive salary and generous benefits: Earn a Level 5 SCHADS salary of $97,000 - $101,000 p.a. with NFP salary packaging, enhancing your take-home pay.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities in an organisation known for its low staff turnover and high level of support.

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. (CRDVS) aims to use its specialist knowledge and skills to prevent domestic and family violence in the community and empower those affected by it. 

CRDVS's vision is "Making a difference – bringing domestic and family violence to an end". We seek to do this by providing a confidential, comprehensive, and client-centred quality service to all vulnerable clients free of charge. CRDVS at all times strives to uphold high levels of professionalism and accountability.

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) is seeking full-time Domestic Violence Workers based in Cairns, Mareeba, and Mossman, QLD.

This role involves providing crisis intervention, ongoing counselling, and assistance with Domestic Violence Protection Orders, reporting to the Senior Practitioner.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing crisis intervention including intake and assessment
• Offering crisis counselling and ongoing DV counselling
• Assisting at Cairns Domestic Violence Court with information and referral
• Working closely with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on improving the safety of victim-survivors
• Engaging in group work and community education
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client work

As our next Domestic Violence Worker, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide crisis intervention to clients accessing support for family and Domestic Violence. This will be through conducting intake, assessment, crisis counselling, and assisting with Domestic Violence Order applications. Your work will ensure that victim-survivors of family violence can receive timely and safety-enhancing services.

To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in behavioural or social sciences. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the domestic and family violence support industry will also be essential.

Moreover, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• High-level case management skills
• Crisis intervention experience
• Counselling and advocacy abilities
• Experience with community engagement
• Knowledge of Domestic Violence dynamics

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work both independently and within a team. You should demonstrate initiative, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of Domestic Violence issues.

This is a role where you can make a significant impact, supporting victims and working towards the elimination of domestic and family violence in our community.

Your ability to apply an intersectional lens to your practice and your understanding of the gendered nature of violence will be critical to your continued success at our service. Highly developed communication skills that allow you to engage with a diverse range of victim-survivors and external stakeholders will also ensure relevant information is being dispersed in an appropriate manner. 

Please Note: All applicants must hold (or obtain) a current C Class driver's licence, a Working With Children Card and a formal police criminal history check.

In addition to a competitive Level 5 SCHADS salary of circa $97,000 - $101,000 p.a. + superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy a range of additional generous benefits at CRDVS, including:

• NFP salary packaging to increase your take-home pay by up to $15,9000 p.a.
• Opportunity to join an organisation with a low staff turnover, indicative of not just how personally rewarding our work is, but also the high level of support that we enjoy
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us

 If you’re looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a difference in people’s lives every day, apply now!