Community Action Inc has a DFV Team Leader position available for commencement immediately within our Gympie Region Domestic and Family Violence Service (GRDFVS).
* Permanent Part-time (34hr/week with some flexibility available, but this position must cover Fridays)
Mandatory Requirements:
* Current Blue Card for working with children or ability to acquire same.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Police Check.
* Eligibility to work in Australia.
Desirable:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field eg. Bachelor Psychology, Bachelor Counselling, Bachelor Human Services/Social Work Majoring in Counselling, or similar.
* A knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.
* Team Leader experience in similar role/s with demonstrated leadership skills.
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated experience supporting a counselling team including the ability to provide clinical support (debriefing, practice frameworks, best practice, critical reflection etc).
* Demonstrated counselling experience and high level skills in crisis intervention and interviewing.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of DFV on women and children and the ability to respond effectively in a sensitive and confidential manner.
* Demonstrated understanding of safety issues for people affected by DFV, and staff assisting them.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legal processes and legislation relevant to DFV.
* Demonstrated understanding of the social, political and gendered nature of DFV from a feminist perspective.
* Demonstrated understanding of working within a case management framework.
* Interest and ability to work within a strengths based practice model.
* Ability to work in a community-based organisation, to participate within a staff team in a collaborative and supportive manner, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to work within a police station and closely with police officers whose practice frameworks and work practices differ to those used within human services work.
A copy of the Position Description and Employment Application Form can be obtained from our website:
We value our staff and offer the following benefits:
* Tax free salary packaging
* Flexible working arrangements
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Purchased leave
* Professional supervision, training and development opportunities
* Friendly and supportive workplace culture
To apply for this position:
Please read the Position Description carefully before submitting your application. An application will only be considered if it contains the following:
* Completed Application for Employment
* A copy of your current Resume
* Completed Selection Criteria
Please Note: You must submit the selection criteria listed above in writing. Please address each selection criteria accordingly. Your application will not be eligible without this.
Applications will only be accepted via email:
Applications Close: Wednesday 27th August 2025