Summary:
The Senior Practitioner (Domestic and Family Violence) provides advanced, trauma-informed casework and a degree of informal practice support to colleagues within RAATSIC's DFV programs, operating across both shelter and outreach service contexts. Sitting beneath the Specialist DFV Worker and reporting to program management, the Senior Practitioner holds a complex caseload of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, and families impacted by domestic and family violence, bringing a higher level of clinical reasoning, risk assessment capability, and DFV sector knowledge to their practice.
Responsibilities:
o Advanced ability to build and maintain culturally safe, therapeutic relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, and families impacted by domestic and family violence
o Demonstrated capacity to conduct comprehensive DFV risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis response across both shelter and community outreach contexts
o Sound knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and family violence, including coercive control, and the intersecting impacts of trauma, colonisation, and systemic disadvantage on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
o Working knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, the Child Protection Act 1999, and relevant support frameworks, with the ability to apply these in day-to-day casework decision-making
o Ability to provide informal practice guidance and peer support to less experienced DFV workers, contributing to a reflective and learning-focused team culture
o Strong crisis response skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations
o Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex and active caseload across multiple service contexts while maintaining accurate documentation
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality case noting, safety planning documentation, and effective engagement with families, colleagues, and external stakeholders
o Capacity to work with a degree of autonomy while operating collaboratively within a team and under the direction of the Specialist DFV Worker and program management
o Commitment to professional development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement in DFV service delivery
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a social care or domestic violence support role.
* Strong understanding of domestic and family violence issues and relevant legislation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and training in domestic violence practices.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
We offer leave loading, salary packaging and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.
Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) before commencement and hold a current Drivers Licence.
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